Subtract 6/28 from 5/6
5/6 - 6/28 is 13/21.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 14 = 84,
5/6 = 5 × 14/6 × 14 = 70/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
6/28 = 6 × 3/28 × 3 = 18/84 - Subtract the two like fractions:
70/84 - 18/84 = 70 - 18/84 = 52/84 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 13/21
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