Subtract 8/28 from 75/10
1st number: 7 5/10, 2nd number: 8/28
75/10 - 8/28 is 101/14.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 28 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 14 = 140,
75/10 = 75 × 14/10 × 14 = 1050/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
8/28 = 8 × 5/28 × 5 = 40/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1050/140 - 40/140 = 1050 - 40/140 = 1010/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 101/14
- In mixed form: 73/14
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