Subtract 10/28 from 56/75
56/75 - 10/28 is 409/1050.
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,
56/75 = 56 × 28/75 × 28 = 1568/2100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 75 = 2100,
10/28 = 10 × 75/28 × 75 = 750/2100 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1568/2100 - 750/2100 = 1568 - 750/2100 = 818/2100 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 409/1050
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