Answers

Subtract 56/28 from 10/75

1^st number: 10/75, 2^nd number: 2 0/28

10/75 - 56/28 is -28/15.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. 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
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 28 = 2100,
   10/75 = 10 × 28/75 × 28 = 280/2100
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 75 = 2100,
   56/28 = 56 × 75/28 × 75 = 4200/2100
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   280/2100 - 4200/2100 = 280 - 4200/2100 = -3920/2100
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -28/15

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