Subtract 4/75 from 84/28
1st number: 3 0/28, 2nd number: 4/75
84/28 - 4/75 is 221/75.
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,
84/28 = 84 × 75/28 × 75 = 6300/2100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 28 = 2100,
4/75 = 4 × 28/75 × 28 = 112/2100 - Subtract the two like fractions:
6300/2100 - 112/2100 = 6300 - 112/2100 = 6188/2100 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 221/75
- In mixed form: 271/75
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