Subtract 9/28 from 36/5
1st number: 7 1/5, 2nd number: 9/28
36/5 - 9/28 is 963/140.
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,
36/5 = 36 × 28/5 × 28 = 1008/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
9/28 = 9 × 5/28 × 5 = 45/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1008/140 - 45/140 = 1008 - 45/140 = 963/140 - In mixed form: 6123/140
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