Subtract 28/35 from 32/5
1st number: 6 2/5, 2nd number: 28/35
32/5 - 28/35 is 28/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 35 is 35
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 35 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 7 = 35,
32/5 = 32 × 7/5 × 7 = 224/35 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 1 = 35,
28/35 = 28 × 1/35 × 1 = 28/35 - Subtract the two like fractions:
224/35 - 28/35 = 224 - 28/35 = 196/35 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 28/5
- In mixed form: 53/5
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