Subtract 2/56 from 4/75
4/75 - 2/56 is 37/2100.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 56 is 4200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4200 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 56 = 4200,
4/75 = 4 × 56/75 × 56 = 224/4200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 75 = 4200,
2/56 = 2 × 75/56 × 75 = 150/4200 - Subtract the two like fractions:
224/4200 - 150/4200 = 224 - 150/4200 = 74/4200 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 37/2100
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