Subtract 2/28 from 21/10
1st number: 2 1/10, 2nd number: 2/28
21/10 - 2/28 is 71/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 28 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 14 = 140,
21/10 = 21 × 14/10 × 14 = 294/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
2/28 = 2 × 5/28 × 5 = 10/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
294/140 - 10/140 = 294 - 10/140 = 284/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 71/35
- In mixed form: 21/35
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