Subtract 3/28 from 84/5
1st number: 16 4/5, 2nd number: 3/28
84/5 - 3/28 is 2337/140.
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,
84/5 = 84 × 28/5 × 28 = 2352/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
3/28 = 3 × 5/28 × 5 = 15/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2352/140 - 15/140 = 2352 - 15/140 = 2337/140 - In mixed form: 1697/140
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