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Subtract 1/28 from 3/2

1st number: 1 1/2, 2nd number: 1/28

3/2 - 1/28 is 41/28.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 28 is 28

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 28
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 14 = 28,
    3/2 = 3 × 14/2 × 14 = 42/28
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 1 = 28,
    1/28 = 1 × 1/28 × 1 = 1/28
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    42/28 - 1/28 = 42 - 1/28 = 41/28
  5. In mixed form: 113/28

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