Subtract 27/28 from 75/3
1st number: 25 0/3, 2nd number: 27/28
75/3 - 27/28 is 673/28.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 28 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 28 = 84,
75/3 = 75 × 28/3 × 28 = 2100/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
27/28 = 27 × 3/28 × 3 = 81/84 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2100/84 - 81/84 = 2100 - 81/84 = 2019/84 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 673/28
- In mixed form: 241/28
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