Subtract 10/28 from 14/8
1st number: 1 6/8, 2nd number: 10/28
14/8 - 10/28 is 39/28.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 7 = 56,
14/8 = 14 × 7/8 × 7 = 98/56 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 2 = 56,
10/28 = 10 × 2/28 × 2 = 20/56 - Subtract the two like fractions:
98/56 - 20/56 = 98 - 20/56 = 78/56 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 39/28
- In mixed form: 111/28
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