Subtract 6/28 from 3/75
3/75 - 6/28 is -61/350.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 28 is 2100
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2100 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 28 = 2100,
3/75 = 3 × 28/75 × 28 = 84/2100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 75 = 2100,
6/28 = 6 × 75/28 × 75 = 450/2100 - Subtract the two like fractions:
84/2100 - 450/2100 = 84 - 450/2100 = -366/2100 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -61/350
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