Subtract 12/75 from 36/28
1st number: 1 8/28, 2nd number: 12/75
36/28 - 12/75 is 197/175.
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,
36/28 = 36 × 75/28 × 75 = 2700/2100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 28 = 2100,
12/75 = 12 × 28/75 × 28 = 336/2100 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2700/2100 - 336/2100 = 2700 - 336/2100 = 2364/2100 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 197/175
- In mixed form: 122/175
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