Subtract 84/28 from 3/75
1st number: 3/75, 2nd number: 3 0/28
3/75 - 84/28 is -74/25.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 28 is 2100
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2100 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 28 = 2100,
3/75 = 3 × 28/75 × 28 = 84/2100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 75 = 2100,
84/28 = 84 × 75/28 × 75 = 6300/2100 - Subtract the two like fractions:
84/2100 - 6300/2100 = 84 - 6300/2100 = -6216/2100 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -74/25
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