Subtract 3/75 from 36/28, Solve 1 8/28

Subtract 3/75 from 36/28

1^st number: 1 8/28, 2^nd number: 3/75

36/28 - 3/75 is 218/175.

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,
3/75 = 3 × 28/75 × 28 = 84/2100
Subtract the two like fractions:
2700/2100 - 84/2100 = 2700 - 84/2100 = 2616/2100
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 218/175
In mixed form: 143/175

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