Subtract 36/21 from 28/5
1st number: 5 3/5, 2nd number: 1 15/21
28/5 - 36/21 is 136/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 21 is 105
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 21 = 105,
28/5 = 28 × 21/5 × 21 = 588/105 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 5 = 105,
36/21 = 36 × 5/21 × 5 = 180/105 - Subtract the two like fractions:
588/105 - 180/105 = 588 - 180/105 = 408/105 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 136/35
- In mixed form: 331/35
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