Subtract 10/28 from 48/75
48/75 - 10/28 is 99/350.
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,
48/75 = 48 × 28/75 × 28 = 1344/2100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 75 = 2100,
10/28 = 10 × 75/28 × 75 = 750/2100 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1344/2100 - 750/2100 = 1344 - 750/2100 = 594/2100 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 99/350
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