Subtract 28/18 from 20/75
1st number: 20/75, 2nd number: 1 10/18
20/75 - 28/18 is -58/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 18 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 6 = 450,
20/75 = 20 × 6/75 × 6 = 120/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
28/18 = 28 × 25/18 × 25 = 700/450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
120/450 - 700/450 = 120 - 700/450 = -580/450 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -58/45
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