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Subtract 1/5 from 6/28

6/28 - 1/5 is 1/70.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 5 is 140

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
    6/28 = 6 × 5/28 × 5 = 30/140
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 28 = 140,
    1/5 = 1 × 28/5 × 28 = 28/140
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    30/140 - 28/140 = 30 - 28/140 = 2/140
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/70

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