Subtract 8/28 from 28/9
1st number: 3 1/9, 2nd number: 8/28
28/9 - 8/28 is 178/63.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 28 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 28 = 252,
28/9 = 28 × 28/9 × 28 = 784/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 9 = 252,
8/28 = 8 × 9/28 × 9 = 72/252 - Subtract the two like fractions:
784/252 - 72/252 = 784 - 72/252 = 712/252 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 178/63
- In mixed form: 252/63
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