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Subtract 1/28 from 5/75

5/75 - 1/28 is 13/420.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 28 = 2100,
    5/75 = 5 × 28/75 × 28 = 140/2100
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 75 = 2100,
    1/28 = 1 × 75/28 × 75 = 75/2100
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    140/2100 - 75/2100 = 140 - 75/2100 = 65/2100
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 13/420

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