Subtract 14/75 from 28/2
1st number: 14 0/2, 2nd number: 14/75
28/2 - 14/75 is 1036/75.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 75 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 75 = 150,
28/2 = 28 × 75/2 × 75 = 2100/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
14/75 = 14 × 2/75 × 2 = 28/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2100/150 - 28/150 = 2100 - 28/150 = 2072/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1036/75
- In mixed form: 1361/75
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