Subtract 42/9 from 28/75
1st number: 28/75, 2nd number: 4 6/9
28/75 - 42/9 is -322/75.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 9 is 225
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 3 = 225,
28/75 = 28 × 3/75 × 3 = 84/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
42/9 = 42 × 25/9 × 25 = 1050/225 - Subtract the two like fractions:
84/225 - 1050/225 = 84 - 1050/225 = -966/225 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -322/75
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