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Subtract 18/28 from 5/3

1st number: 1 2/3, 2nd number: 18/28

5/3 - 18/28 is 43/42.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 28 is 84

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 28 = 84,
    5/3 = 5 × 28/3 × 28 = 140/84
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
    18/28 = 18 × 3/28 × 3 = 54/84
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    140/84 - 54/84 = 140 - 54/84 = 86/84
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 43/42
  6. In mixed form: 11/42

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