Subtract 1/28 from 45/75
45/75 - 1/28 is 79/140.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 28 is 2100
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2100 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 28 = 2100,
45/75 = 45 × 28/75 × 28 = 1260/2100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 75 = 2100,
1/28 = 1 × 75/28 × 75 = 75/2100 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1260/2100 - 75/2100 = 1260 - 75/2100 = 1185/2100 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 79/140
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