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Subtract 8/3 from 1/28

1st number: 1/28, 2nd number: 2 2/3

1/28 - 8/3 is -221/84.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 3 is 84

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
    1/28 = 1 × 3/28 × 3 = 3/84
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 28 = 84,
    8/3 = 8 × 28/3 × 28 = 224/84
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    3/84 - 224/84 = 3 - 224/84 = -221/84

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