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Subtract 1/35 from 54/28

1st number: 1 26/28, 2nd number: 1/35

54/28 - 1/35 is 19/10.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 35 is 140

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
    54/28 = 54 × 5/28 × 5 = 270/140
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
    1/35 = 1 × 4/35 × 4 = 4/140
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    270/140 - 4/140 = 270 - 4/140 = 266/140
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/10
  6. In mixed form: 19/10

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