Subtract 6/75 from 72/28, Solve 2 16/28

Subtract 6/75 from 72/28

1^st number: 2 16/28, 2^nd number: 6/75

72/28 - 6/75 is 436/175.

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,
6/75 = 6 × 28/75 × 28 = 168/2100
Subtract the two like fractions:
5400/2100 - 168/2100 = 5400 - 168/2100 = 5232/2100
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 436/175
In mixed form: 286/175

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