Subtract 5/28 from 70/6
1st number: 11 4/6, 2nd number: 5/28
70/6 - 5/28 is 965/84.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 28 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 14 = 84,
70/6 = 70 × 14/6 × 14 = 980/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
5/28 = 5 × 3/28 × 3 = 15/84 - Subtract the two like fractions:
980/84 - 15/84 = 980 - 15/84 = 965/84 - In mixed form: 1141/84
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