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Subtract 2/5 from 84/28

1st number: 3 0/28, 2nd number: 2/5

84/28 - 2/5 is 13/5.

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,
    84/28 = 84 × 5/28 × 5 = 420/140
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 28 = 140,
    2/5 = 2 × 28/5 × 28 = 56/140
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    420/140 - 56/140 = 420 - 56/140 = 364/140
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 13/5
  6. In mixed form: 23/5

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