Subtract 1/28 from 21/35
21/35 - 1/28 is 79/140.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 28 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
21/35 = 21 × 4/35 × 4 = 84/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
1/28 = 1 × 5/28 × 5 = 5/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
84/140 - 5/140 = 84 - 5/140 = 79/140
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