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Subtract 10/6 from 5/28

1st number: 5/28, 2nd number: 1 4/6

5/28 - 10/6 is -125/84.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 6 is 84

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
    5/28 = 5 × 3/28 × 3 = 15/84
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 14 = 84,
    10/6 = 10 × 14/6 × 14 = 140/84
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    15/84 - 140/84 = 15 - 140/84 = -125/84

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