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Subtract 28/35 from 2/75

2/75 - 28/35 is -58/75.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 35 is 525

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 525
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 7 = 525,
    2/75 = 2 × 7/75 × 7 = 14/525
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 15 = 525,
    28/35 = 28 × 15/35 × 15 = 420/525
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    14/525 - 420/525 = 14 - 420/525 = -406/525
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -58/75

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