Subtract 49/28 from 4/75
1st number: 4/75, 2nd number: 1 21/28
4/75 - 49/28 is -509/300.
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,
4/75 = 4 × 28/75 × 28 = 112/2100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 75 = 2100,
49/28 = 49 × 75/28 × 75 = 3675/2100 - Subtract the two like fractions:
112/2100 - 3675/2100 = 112 - 3675/2100 = -3563/2100 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -509/300
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