Subtract 30/28 from 6/75
1st number: 6/75, 2nd number: 1 2/28
6/75 - 30/28 is -347/350.
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,
6/75 = 6 × 28/75 × 28 = 168/2100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 75 = 2100,
30/28 = 30 × 75/28 × 75 = 2250/2100 - Subtract the two like fractions:
168/2100 - 2250/2100 = 168 - 2250/2100 = -2082/2100 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -347/350
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