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Subtract 6/28 from 1/8

1/8 - 6/28 is -5/56.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 28 is 56

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 7 = 56,
    1/8 = 1 × 7/8 × 7 = 7/56
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 2 = 56,
    6/28 = 6 × 2/28 × 2 = 12/56
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    7/56 - 12/56 = 7 - 12/56 = -5/56

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