Subtract 28/75 from 45/10
1st number: 4 5/10, 2nd number: 28/75
45/10 - 28/75 is 619/150.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 75 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 15 = 150,
45/10 = 45 × 15/10 × 15 = 675/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
28/75 = 28 × 2/75 × 2 = 56/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
675/150 - 56/150 = 675 - 56/150 = 619/150 - In mixed form: 419/150
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