Subtract 6/28 from 9/25
9/25 - 6/28 is 51/350.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 28 is 700
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 700 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 28 = 700,
9/25 = 9 × 28/25 × 28 = 252/700 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 25 = 700,
6/28 = 6 × 25/28 × 25 = 150/700 - Subtract the two like fractions:
252/700 - 150/700 = 252 - 150/700 = 102/700 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 51/350
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