Subtract 35/28 from 5/75
1st number: 5/75, 2nd number: 1 7/28
5/75 - 35/28 is -71/60.
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,
5/75 = 5 × 28/75 × 28 = 140/2100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 75 = 2100,
35/28 = 35 × 75/28 × 75 = 2625/2100 - Subtract the two like fractions:
140/2100 - 2625/2100 = 140 - 2625/2100 = -2485/2100 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -71/60
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