Subtract 2/28 from 1/3
1/3 - 2/28 is 11/42.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 28 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 28 = 84,
1/3 = 1 × 28/3 × 28 = 28/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
2/28 = 2 × 3/28 × 3 = 6/84 - Subtract the two like fractions:
28/84 - 6/84 = 28 - 6/84 = 22/84 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/42
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