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Subtract 9/75 from 28/3

1st number: 9 1/3, 2nd number: 9/75

28/3 - 9/75 is 691/75.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 25 = 75,
    28/3 = 28 × 25/3 × 25 = 700/75
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 1 = 75,
    9/75 = 9 × 1/75 × 1 = 9/75
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    700/75 - 9/75 = 700 - 9/75 = 691/75
  5. In mixed form: 916/75

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