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Subtract 36/28 from 5/6

1st number: 5/6, 2nd number: 1 8/28

5/6 - 36/28 is -19/42.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 14 = 84,
    5/6 = 5 × 14/6 × 14 = 70/84
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
    36/28 = 36 × 3/28 × 3 = 108/84
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    70/84 - 108/84 = 70 - 108/84 = -38/84
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -19/42

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