Subtract 5/28 from 32/10
1st number: 3 2/10, 2nd number: 5/28
32/10 - 5/28 is 423/140.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 28 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 14 = 140,
32/10 = 32 × 14/10 × 14 = 448/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
5/28 = 5 × 5/28 × 5 = 25/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
448/140 - 25/140 = 448 - 25/140 = 423/140 - In mixed form: 33/140
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