Subtract 3/75 from 40/28
1st number: 1 12/28, 2nd number: 3/75
40/28 - 3/75 is 243/175.
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,
40/28 = 40 × 75/28 × 75 = 3000/2100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 28 = 2100,
3/75 = 3 × 28/75 × 28 = 84/2100 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3000/2100 - 84/2100 = 3000 - 84/2100 = 2916/2100 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 243/175
- In mixed form: 168/175
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