Subtract 28/49 from 12/75
12/75 - 28/49 is -72/175.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 49 is 3675
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3675 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 49 = 3675,
12/75 = 12 × 49/75 × 49 = 588/3675 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 75 = 3675,
28/49 = 28 × 75/49 × 75 = 2100/3675 - Subtract the two like fractions:
588/3675 - 2100/3675 = 588 - 2100/3675 = -1512/3675 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -72/175
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