Subtract 1/28 from 7/75
7/75 - 1/28 is 121/2100.
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,
7/75 = 7 × 28/75 × 28 = 196/2100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 75 = 2100,
1/28 = 1 × 75/28 × 75 = 75/2100 - Subtract the two like fractions:
196/2100 - 75/2100 = 196 - 75/2100 = 121/2100
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