Subtract 28/10 from 20/75
1st number: 20/75, 2nd number: 2 8/10
20/75 - 28/10 is -38/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 10 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
20/75 = 20 × 2/75 × 2 = 40/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 15 = 150,
28/10 = 28 × 15/10 × 15 = 420/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
40/150 - 420/150 = 40 - 420/150 = -380/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -38/15
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