Subtract 28/75 from 30/10
1st number: 3 0/10, 2nd number: 28/75
30/10 - 28/75 is 197/75.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 75 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 15 = 150,
30/10 = 30 × 15/10 × 15 = 450/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
28/75 = 28 × 2/75 × 2 = 56/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
450/150 - 56/150 = 450 - 56/150 = 394/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 197/75
- In mixed form: 247/75
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