Subtract 4/75 from 15/28
15/28 - 4/75 is 1013/2100.
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,
15/28 = 15 × 75/28 × 75 = 1125/2100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 28 = 2100,
4/75 = 4 × 28/75 × 28 = 112/2100 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1125/2100 - 112/2100 = 1125 - 112/2100 = 1013/2100
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