Subtract 28/14 from 2/27, Solve 2/27

Subtract 28/14 from 2/27

1^st number: 2/27, 2^nd number: 2 0/14

2/27 - 28/14 is -52/27.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 14 is 378

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 378
For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 14 = 378,
2/27 = 2 × 14/27 × 14 = 28/378
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 27 = 378,
28/14 = 28 × 27/14 × 27 = 756/378
Subtract the two like fractions:
28/378 - 756/378 = 28 - 756/378 = -728/378
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -52/27

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