Subtract 90/28 from 15/75
1st number: 15/75, 2nd number: 3 6/28
15/75 - 90/28 is -211/70.
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,
15/75 = 15 × 28/75 × 28 = 420/2100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 75 = 2100,
90/28 = 90 × 75/28 × 75 = 6750/2100 - Subtract the two like fractions:
420/2100 - 6750/2100 = 420 - 6750/2100 = -6330/2100 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -211/70
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