Subtract 5/9 from 2/28
2/28 - 5/9 is -61/126.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 9 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 9 = 252,
2/28 = 2 × 9/28 × 9 = 18/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 28 = 252,
5/9 = 5 × 28/9 × 28 = 140/252 - Subtract the two like fractions:
18/252 - 140/252 = 18 - 140/252 = -122/252 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -61/126
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