Subtract 28/36 from 25/75
25/75 - 28/36 is -4/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 36 is 900
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 12 = 900,
25/75 = 25 × 12/75 × 12 = 300/900 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
28/36 = 28 × 25/36 × 25 = 700/900 - Subtract the two like fractions:
300/900 - 700/900 = 300 - 700/900 = -400/900 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -4/9
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