Subtract 21/28 from 63/35
1st number: 1 28/35, 2nd number: 21/28
63/35 - 21/28 is 21/20.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 28 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
63/35 = 63 × 4/35 × 4 = 252/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
21/28 = 21 × 5/28 × 5 = 105/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
252/140 - 105/140 = 252 - 105/140 = 147/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 21/20
- In mixed form: 11/20
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