Subtract 4/28 from 2/75
2/75 - 4/28 is -61/525.
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,
2/75 = 2 × 28/75 × 28 = 56/2100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 75 = 2100,
4/28 = 4 × 75/28 × 75 = 300/2100 - Subtract the two like fractions:
56/2100 - 300/2100 = 56 - 300/2100 = -244/2100 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -61/525
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