Subtract 8/28 from 36/6
1st number: 6 0/6, 2nd number: 8/28
36/6 - 8/28 is 40/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 28 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 14 = 84,
36/6 = 36 × 14/6 × 14 = 504/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
8/28 = 8 × 3/28 × 3 = 24/84 - Subtract the two like fractions:
504/84 - 24/84 = 504 - 24/84 = 480/84 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 40/7
- In mixed form: 55/7
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