Subtract 15/28 from 35/10
1st number: 3 5/10, 2nd number: 15/28
35/10 - 15/28 is 83/28.
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,
35/10 = 35 × 14/10 × 14 = 490/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
15/28 = 15 × 5/28 × 5 = 75/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
490/140 - 75/140 = 490 - 75/140 = 415/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 83/28
- In mixed form: 227/28
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