Subtract 8/54 from 1/28
1/28 - 8/54 is -85/756.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 54 is 756
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 756 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 27 = 756,
1/28 = 1 × 27/28 × 27 = 27/756 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 14 = 756,
8/54 = 8 × 14/54 × 14 = 112/756 - Subtract the two like fractions:
27/756 - 112/756 = 27 - 112/756 = -85/756
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