Subtract 3/7 from 5/28
5/28 - 3/7 is -1/4.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 7 is 28
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 28 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 1 = 28,
5/28 = 5 × 1/28 × 1 = 5/28 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 4 = 28,
3/7 = 3 × 4/7 × 4 = 12/28 - Subtract the two like fractions:
5/28 - 12/28 = 5 - 12/28 = -7/28 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/4
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