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Subtract 35/7 from 3/28

1st number: 3/28, 2nd number: 5 0/7

3/28 - 35/7 is -137/28.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 7 is 28

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 28
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 1 = 28,
    3/28 = 3 × 1/28 × 1 = 3/28
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 4 = 28,
    35/7 = 35 × 4/7 × 4 = 140/28
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    3/28 - 140/28 = 3 - 140/28 = -137/28

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