Subtract 49/35 from 28/4
1st number: 7 0/4, 2nd number: 1 14/35
28/4 - 49/35 is 28/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 35 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
28/4 = 28 × 35/4 × 35 = 980/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
49/35 = 49 × 4/35 × 4 = 196/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
980/140 - 196/140 = 980 - 196/140 = 784/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 28/5
- In mixed form: 53/5
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