Subtract 42/28 from 35/5
1st number: 7 0/5, 2nd number: 1 14/28
35/5 - 42/28 is 11/2.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 28 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 28 = 140,
35/5 = 35 × 28/5 × 28 = 980/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
42/28 = 42 × 5/28 × 5 = 210/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
980/140 - 210/140 = 980 - 210/140 = 770/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/2
- In mixed form: 51/2
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