Subtract 28/18 from 42/5
1st number: 8 2/5, 2nd number: 1 10/18
42/5 - 28/18 is 308/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 18 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 18 = 90,
42/5 = 42 × 18/5 × 18 = 756/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
28/18 = 28 × 5/18 × 5 = 140/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
756/90 - 140/90 = 756 - 140/90 = 616/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 308/45
- In mixed form: 638/45
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