Subtract 8/28 from 14/5
1st number: 2 4/5, 2nd number: 8/28
14/5 - 8/28 is 88/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 28 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 28 = 140,
14/5 = 14 × 28/5 × 28 = 392/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
8/28 = 8 × 5/28 × 5 = 40/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
392/140 - 40/140 = 392 - 40/140 = 352/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 88/35
- In mixed form: 218/35
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