Subtract 28/32 from 28/6, Solve 4 4/6

Subtract 28/32 from 28/6

1^st number: 4 4/6, 2^nd number: 28/32

28/6 - 28/32 is 91/24.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 32 is 96

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 16 = 96,
28/6 = 28 × 16/6 × 16 = 448/96
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
28/32 = 28 × 3/32 × 3 = 84/96
Subtract the two like fractions:
448/96 - 84/96 = 448 - 84/96 = 364/96
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 91/24
In mixed form: 319/24

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