Subtract 4/21 from 2/28
2/28 - 4/21 is -5/42.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 21 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
2/28 = 2 × 3/28 × 3 = 6/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 4 = 84,
4/21 = 4 × 4/21 × 4 = 16/84 - Subtract the two like fractions:
6/84 - 16/84 = 6 - 16/84 = -10/84 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/42
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