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Subtract 18/80 from 35/28

1st number: 1 7/28, 2nd number: 18/80

35/28 - 18/80 is 41/40.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 80 is 560

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 20 = 560,
    35/28 = 35 × 20/28 × 20 = 700/560
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
    18/80 = 18 × 7/80 × 7 = 126/560
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    700/560 - 126/560 = 700 - 126/560 = 574/560
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 41/40
  6. In mixed form: 11/40

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