Subtract 3/28 from 18/5
1st number: 3 3/5, 2nd number: 3/28
18/5 - 3/28 is 489/140.
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,
18/5 = 18 × 28/5 × 28 = 504/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
3/28 = 3 × 5/28 × 5 = 15/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
504/140 - 15/140 = 504 - 15/140 = 489/140 - In mixed form: 369/140
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