Subtract 28/75 from 25/28
25/28 - 28/75 is 1091/2100.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 75 is 2100
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2100 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 75 = 2100,
25/28 = 25 × 75/28 × 75 = 1875/2100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 28 = 2100,
28/75 = 28 × 28/75 × 28 = 784/2100 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1875/2100 - 784/2100 = 1875 - 784/2100 = 1091/2100
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