Subtract 14/28 from 6/5
1st number: 1 1/5, 2nd number: 14/28
6/5 - 14/28 is 7/10.
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,
6/5 = 6 × 28/5 × 28 = 168/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
14/28 = 14 × 5/28 × 5 = 70/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
168/140 - 70/140 = 168 - 70/140 = 98/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/10
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