Subtract 28/75 from 30/3
1st number: 10 0/3, 2nd number: 28/75
30/3 - 28/75 is 722/75.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 75 is 75
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 75 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 25 = 75,
30/3 = 30 × 25/3 × 25 = 750/75 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 1 = 75,
28/75 = 28 × 1/75 × 1 = 28/75 - Subtract the two like fractions:
750/75 - 28/75 = 750 - 28/75 = 722/75 - In mixed form: 947/75
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