Subtract 18/75 from 30/28
1st number: 1 2/28, 2nd number: 18/75
30/28 - 18/75 is 291/350.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 75 = 2100,
30/28 = 30 × 75/28 × 75 = 2250/2100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 28 = 2100,
18/75 = 18 × 28/75 × 28 = 504/2100 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2250/2100 - 504/2100 = 2250 - 504/2100 = 1746/2100 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 291/350
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