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Subtract 5/28 from 9/5

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

9/5 - 5/28 is 227/140.

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,
    9/5 = 9 × 28/5 × 28 = 252/140
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
    5/28 = 5 × 5/28 × 5 = 25/140
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    252/140 - 25/140 = 252 - 25/140 = 227/140
  5. In mixed form: 187/140

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