Subtract 28/42 from 2/14
2/14 - 28/42 is -11/21.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 42 is 42
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 3 = 42,
2/14 = 2 × 3/14 × 3 = 6/42 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 1 = 42,
28/42 = 28 × 1/42 × 1 = 28/42 - Subtract the two like fractions:
6/42 - 28/42 = 6 - 28/42 = -22/42 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/21
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