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Subtract 28/80 from 35/14

1st number: 2 7/14, 2nd number: 28/80

35/14 - 28/80 is 43/20.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 80 is 560

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 40 = 560,
    35/14 = 35 × 40/14 × 40 = 1400/560
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
    28/80 = 28 × 7/80 × 7 = 196/560
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1400/560 - 196/560 = 1400 - 196/560 = 1204/560
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 43/20
  6. In mixed form: 23/20

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