Subtract 2/7 from 2/8
2/8 - 2/7 is -1/28.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 7 is 56
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 7 = 56,
2/8 = 2 × 7/8 × 7 = 14/56 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 8 = 56,
2/7 = 2 × 8/7 × 8 = 16/56 - Subtract the two like fractions:
14/56 - 16/56 = 14 - 16/56 = -2/56 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/28
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