Subtract 1/28 from 7/5
1st number: 1 2/5, 2nd number: 1/28
7/5 - 1/28 is 191/140.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 28 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 28 = 140,
7/5 = 7 × 28/5 × 28 = 196/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
1/28 = 1 × 5/28 × 5 = 5/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
196/140 - 5/140 = 196 - 5/140 = 191/140 - In mixed form: 151/140
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