Subtract 27/75 from 16/28
16/28 - 27/75 is 37/175.
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,
16/28 = 16 × 75/28 × 75 = 1200/2100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 28 = 2100,
27/75 = 27 × 28/75 × 28 = 756/2100 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1200/2100 - 756/2100 = 1200 - 756/2100 = 444/2100 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 37/175
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