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Subtract 98/30 from 28/75

1st number: 28/75, 2nd number: 3 8/30

28/75 - 98/30 is -217/75.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 30 is 150

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
    28/75 = 28 × 2/75 × 2 = 56/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
    98/30 = 98 × 5/30 × 5 = 490/150
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    56/150 - 490/150 = 56 - 490/150 = -434/150
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -217/75

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