Subtract 1/10 from 2/28
2/28 - 1/10 is -1/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 10 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
2/28 = 2 × 5/28 × 5 = 10/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 14 = 140,
1/10 = 1 × 14/10 × 14 = 14/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
10/140 - 14/140 = 10 - 14/140 = -4/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/35
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