Subtract 45/75 from 8/28
8/28 - 45/75 is -11/35.
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,
8/28 = 8 × 75/28 × 75 = 600/2100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 28 = 2100,
45/75 = 45 × 28/75 × 28 = 1260/2100 - Subtract the two like fractions:
600/2100 - 1260/2100 = 600 - 1260/2100 = -660/2100 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/35
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