Subtract 10/28 from 28/10
1st number: 2 8/10, 2nd number: 10/28
28/10 - 10/28 is 171/70.
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,
28/10 = 28 × 14/10 × 14 = 392/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
10/28 = 10 × 5/28 × 5 = 50/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
392/140 - 50/140 = 392 - 50/140 = 342/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 171/70
- In mixed form: 231/70
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