Subtract 63/28 from 18/75
1st number: 18/75, 2nd number: 2 7/28
18/75 - 63/28 is -201/100.
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,
18/75 = 18 × 28/75 × 28 = 504/2100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 75 = 2100,
63/28 = 63 × 75/28 × 75 = 4725/2100 - Subtract the two like fractions:
504/2100 - 4725/2100 = 504 - 4725/2100 = -4221/2100 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -201/100
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