Subtract 75/28 from 6/45
1st number: 6/45, 2nd number: 2 19/28
6/45 - 75/28 is -1069/420.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 28 is 1260
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 28 = 1260,
6/45 = 6 × 28/45 × 28 = 168/1260 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 45 = 1260,
75/28 = 75 × 45/28 × 45 = 3375/1260 - Subtract the two like fractions:
168/1260 - 3375/1260 = 168 - 3375/1260 = -3207/1260 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1069/420
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