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Subtract 28/35 from 35/4

1st number: 8 3/4, 2nd number: 28/35

35/4 - 28/35 is 159/20.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 35 is 140

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
    35/4 = 35 × 35/4 × 35 = 1225/140
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
    28/35 = 28 × 4/35 × 4 = 112/140
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1225/140 - 112/140 = 1225 - 112/140 = 1113/140
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 159/20
  6. In mixed form: 719/20

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