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Subtract 10/75 from 28/20

1st number: 1 8/20, 2nd number: 10/75

28/20 - 10/75 is 19/15.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 20 and 75 is 300

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 15 = 300,
    28/20 = 28 × 15/20 × 15 = 420/300
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
    10/75 = 10 × 4/75 × 4 = 40/300
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    420/300 - 40/300 = 420 - 40/300 = 380/300
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/15
  6. In mixed form: 14/15

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