Subtract 7/75 from 28/12
1st number: 2 4/12, 2nd number: 7/75
28/12 - 7/75 is 56/25.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 75 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
28/12 = 28 × 25/12 × 25 = 700/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
7/75 = 7 × 4/75 × 4 = 28/300 - Subtract the two like fractions:
700/300 - 28/300 = 700 - 28/300 = 672/300 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 56/25
- In mixed form: 26/25
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