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Subtract 8/28 from 4/2

1st number: 2 0/2, 2nd number: 8/28

4/2 - 8/28 is 12/7.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 28 is 28

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 28
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 14 = 28,
    4/2 = 4 × 14/2 × 14 = 56/28
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 1 = 28,
    8/28 = 8 × 1/28 × 1 = 8/28
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    56/28 - 8/28 = 56 - 8/28 = 48/28
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 12/7
  6. In mixed form: 15/7

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