Subtract 6/75 from 28/6
1st number: 4 4/6, 2nd number: 6/75
28/6 - 6/75 is 344/75.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 75 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
28/6 = 28 × 25/6 × 25 = 700/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
6/75 = 6 × 2/75 × 2 = 12/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
700/150 - 12/150 = 700 - 12/150 = 688/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 344/75
- In mixed form: 444/75
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