Subtract 10/75 from 80/28
1st number: 2 24/28, 2nd number: 10/75
80/28 - 10/75 is 286/105.
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,
80/28 = 80 × 75/28 × 75 = 6000/2100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 28 = 2100,
10/75 = 10 × 28/75 × 28 = 280/2100 - Subtract the two like fractions:
6000/2100 - 280/2100 = 6000 - 280/2100 = 5720/2100 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 286/105
- In mixed form: 276/105
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