Subtract 7/3 from 28/2
1st number: 14 0/2, 2nd number: 2 1/3
28/2 - 7/3 is 35/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 3 is 6
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 6 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 3 = 6,
28/2 = 28 × 3/2 × 3 = 84/6 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 2 = 6,
7/3 = 7 × 2/3 × 2 = 14/6 - Subtract the two like fractions:
84/6 - 14/6 = 84 - 14/6 = 70/6 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 35/3
- In mixed form: 112/3
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