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Subtract 28/25 from 3/28

1st number: 3/28, 2nd number: 1 3/25

3/28 - 28/25 is -709/700.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 25 is 700

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 700
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 25 = 700,
    3/28 = 3 × 25/28 × 25 = 75/700
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 28 = 700,
    28/25 = 28 × 28/25 × 28 = 784/700
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    75/700 - 784/700 = 75 - 784/700 = -709/700

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