Subtract 9/28 from 16/75
16/75 - 9/28 is -227/2100.
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,
16/75 = 16 × 28/75 × 28 = 448/2100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 75 = 2100,
9/28 = 9 × 75/28 × 75 = 675/2100 - Subtract the two like fractions:
448/2100 - 675/2100 = 448 - 675/2100 = -227/2100
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