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Subtract 2/28 from 3/5

3/5 - 2/28 is 37/70.

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,
    3/5 = 3 × 28/5 × 28 = 84/140
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
    2/28 = 2 × 5/28 × 5 = 10/140
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    84/140 - 10/140 = 84 - 10/140 = 74/140
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 37/70

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