Subtract 2/54 from 28/75
28/75 - 2/54 is 227/675.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 54 is 1350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1350 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 18 = 1350,
28/75 = 28 × 18/75 × 18 = 504/1350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 25 = 1350,
2/54 = 2 × 25/54 × 25 = 50/1350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
504/1350 - 50/1350 = 504 - 50/1350 = 454/1350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 227/675
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