Subtract 42/25 from 28/3
1st number: 9 1/3, 2nd number: 1 17/25
28/3 - 42/25 is 574/75.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 25 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 25 × 3 = 75,
42/25 = 42 × 3/25 × 3 = 126/75 - Subtract the two like fractions:
700/75 - 126/75 = 700 - 126/75 = 574/75 - In mixed form: 749/75
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