Subtract 3/28 from 5/9
5/9 - 3/28 is 113/252.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 28 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 28 = 252,
5/9 = 5 × 28/9 × 28 = 140/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 9 = 252,
3/28 = 3 × 9/28 × 9 = 27/252 - Subtract the two like fractions:
140/252 - 27/252 = 140 - 27/252 = 113/252
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