Subtract 21/75 from 42/28
1st number: 1 14/28, 2nd number: 21/75
42/28 - 21/75 is 61/50.
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,
42/28 = 42 × 75/28 × 75 = 3150/2100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 28 = 2100,
21/75 = 21 × 28/75 × 28 = 588/2100 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3150/2100 - 588/2100 = 3150 - 588/2100 = 2562/2100 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 61/50
- In mixed form: 111/50
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