Subtract 24/75 from 28/3
1st number: 9 1/3, 2nd number: 24/75
28/3 - 24/75 is 676/75.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 75 is 75
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 75 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 25 = 75,
28/3 = 28 × 25/3 × 25 = 700/75 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 1 = 75,
24/75 = 24 × 1/75 × 1 = 24/75 - Subtract the two like fractions:
700/75 - 24/75 = 700 - 24/75 = 676/75 - In mixed form: 91/75
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