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Subtract 8/75 from 3/28

3/28 - 8/75 is 1/2100.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 75 is 2100

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2100
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 75 = 2100,
    3/28 = 3 × 75/28 × 75 = 225/2100
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 28 = 2100,
    8/75 = 8 × 28/75 × 28 = 224/2100
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    225/2100 - 224/2100 = 225 - 224/2100 = 1/2100

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