Subtract 9/14 from 2/28
2/28 - 9/14 is -4/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 14 is 28
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 28 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 1 = 28,
2/28 = 2 × 1/28 × 1 = 2/28 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 2 = 28,
9/14 = 9 × 2/14 × 2 = 18/28 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2/28 - 18/28 = 2 - 18/28 = -16/28 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -4/7
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