Subtract 9/75 from 32/28
1st number: 1 4/28, 2nd number: 9/75
32/28 - 9/75 is 179/175.
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,
32/28 = 32 × 75/28 × 75 = 2400/2100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 28 = 2100,
9/75 = 9 × 28/75 × 28 = 252/2100 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2400/2100 - 252/2100 = 2400 - 252/2100 = 2148/2100 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 179/175
- In mixed form: 14/175
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