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Subtract 10/28 from 84/5

1st number: 16 4/5, 2nd number: 10/28

84/5 - 10/28 is 1151/70.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 28 = 140,
    84/5 = 84 × 28/5 × 28 = 2352/140
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
    10/28 = 10 × 5/28 × 5 = 50/140
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    2352/140 - 50/140 = 2352 - 50/140 = 2302/140
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1151/70
  6. In mixed form: 1631/70

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