Subtract 50/75 from 72/28
1st number: 2 16/28, 2nd number: 50/75
72/28 - 50/75 is 40/21.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 75 is 2100
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2100 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 75 = 2100,
72/28 = 72 × 75/28 × 75 = 5400/2100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 28 = 2100,
50/75 = 50 × 28/75 × 28 = 1400/2100 - Subtract the two like fractions:
5400/2100 - 1400/2100 = 5400 - 1400/2100 = 4000/2100 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 40/21
- In mixed form: 119/21
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