Subtract 1/28 from 32/6
1st number: 5 2/6, 2nd number: 1/28
32/6 - 1/28 is 445/84.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 28 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 14 = 84,
32/6 = 32 × 14/6 × 14 = 448/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
1/28 = 1 × 3/28 × 3 = 3/84 - Subtract the two like fractions:
448/84 - 3/84 = 448 - 3/84 = 445/84 - In mixed form: 525/84
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