Subtract 28/84 from 14/2
1st number: 7 0/2, 2nd number: 28/84
14/2 - 28/84 is 20/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 84 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 42 = 84,
14/2 = 14 × 42/2 × 42 = 588/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
28/84 = 28 × 1/84 × 1 = 28/84 - Subtract the two like fractions:
588/84 - 28/84 = 588 - 28/84 = 560/84 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 20/3
- In mixed form: 62/3
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