Subtract 14/28 from 3/5
3/5 - 14/28 is 1/10.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 28 = 140,
3/5 = 3 × 28/5 × 28 = 84/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
14/28 = 14 × 5/28 × 5 = 70/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
84/140 - 70/140 = 84 - 70/140 = 14/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/10
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