Subtract 63/28 from 70/75
1st number: 70/75, 2nd number: 2 7/28
70/75 - 63/28 is -79/60.
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,
70/75 = 70 × 28/75 × 28 = 1960/2100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 75 = 2100,
63/28 = 63 × 75/28 × 75 = 4725/2100 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1960/2100 - 4725/2100 = 1960 - 4725/2100 = -2765/2100 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -79/60
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