Subtract 2/28 from 5/2
1st number: 2 1/2, 2nd number: 2/28
5/2 - 2/28 is 17/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 14 = 28,
5/2 = 5 × 14/2 × 14 = 70/28 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 1 = 28,
2/28 = 2 × 1/28 × 1 = 2/28 - Subtract the two like fractions:
70/28 - 2/28 = 70 - 2/28 = 68/28 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/7
- In mixed form: 23/7
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