Subtract 1/25 from 6/28
6/28 - 1/25 is 61/350.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 25 is 700
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 700 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 25 = 700,
6/28 = 6 × 25/28 × 25 = 150/700 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 28 = 700,
1/25 = 1 × 28/25 × 28 = 28/700 - Subtract the two like fractions:
150/700 - 28/700 = 150 - 28/700 = 122/700 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 61/350
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 12/28-1/25 6/28-2/25 6/56-1/25 6/28-1/50 18/28-1/25 6/28-3/25 6/84-1/25 6/28-1/75 30/28-1/25 6/28-5/25 42/28-1/25 6/28-7/25