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Subtract 1/28 from 35/25

1st number: 1 10/25, 2nd number: 1/28

35/25 - 1/28 is 191/140.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 28 is 700

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 700
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 28 = 700,
    35/25 = 35 × 28/25 × 28 = 980/700
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 25 = 700,
    1/28 = 1 × 25/28 × 25 = 25/700
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    980/700 - 25/700 = 980 - 25/700 = 955/700
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 191/140
  6. In mixed form: 151/140

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