Subtract 84/5 from 2/28
1st number: 2/28, 2nd number: 16 4/5
2/28 - 84/5 is -1171/70.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 5 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
2/28 = 2 × 5/28 × 5 = 10/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 28 = 140,
84/5 = 84 × 28/5 × 28 = 2352/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
10/140 - 2352/140 = 10 - 2352/140 = -2342/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1171/70
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