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Subtract 4/28 from 28/5

1st number: 5 3/5, 2nd number: 4/28

28/5 - 4/28 is 191/35.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 28 = 140,
    28/5 = 28 × 28/5 × 28 = 784/140
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
    4/28 = 4 × 5/28 × 5 = 20/140
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    784/140 - 20/140 = 784 - 20/140 = 764/140
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 191/35
  6. In mixed form: 516/35

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