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Subtract 28/35 from 35/3

1st number: 11 2/3, 2nd number: 28/35

35/3 - 28/35 is 163/15.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 35 is 105

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 35 = 105,
    35/3 = 35 × 35/3 × 35 = 1225/105
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 3 = 105,
    28/35 = 28 × 3/35 × 3 = 84/105
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1225/105 - 84/105 = 1225 - 84/105 = 1141/105
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 163/15
  6. In mixed form: 1013/15

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