Answers

Subtract 4/75 from 35/28

1^st number: 1 7/28, 2^nd number: 4/75

35/28 - 4/75 is 359/300.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. 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
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 75 = 2100,
   35/28 = 35 × 75/28 × 75 = 2625/2100
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 28 = 2100,
   4/75 = 4 × 28/75 × 28 = 112/2100
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2625/2100 - 112/2100 = 2625 - 112/2100 = 2513/2100
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 359/300
6. In mixed form: 159/300

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