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Subtract 28/5 from 63/2

1st number: 31 1/2, 2nd number: 5 3/5

63/2 - 28/5 is 259/10.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 5 is 10

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 10
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 5 = 10,
    63/2 = 63 × 5/2 × 5 = 315/10
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 2 = 10,
    28/5 = 28 × 2/5 × 2 = 56/10
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    315/10 - 56/10 = 315 - 56/10 = 259/10
  5. In mixed form: 259/10

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