Subtract 12/75 from 1/28
1/28 - 12/75 is -87/700.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 75 is 2100
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2100 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 75 = 2100,
1/28 = 1 × 75/28 × 75 = 75/2100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 28 = 2100,
12/75 = 12 × 28/75 × 28 = 336/2100 - Subtract the two like fractions:
75/2100 - 336/2100 = 75 - 336/2100 = -261/2100 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -87/700
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