Subtract 28/35 from 5/6
5/6 - 28/35 is 1/30.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 35 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
5/6 = 5 × 35/6 × 35 = 175/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
28/35 = 28 × 6/35 × 6 = 168/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
175/210 - 168/210 = 175 - 168/210 = 7/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/30
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