Subtract 10/4 from 2/28
1st number: 2/28, 2nd number: 2 2/4
2/28 - 10/4 is -17/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 4 is 28
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 28 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 1 = 28,
2/28 = 2 × 1/28 × 1 = 2/28 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 7 = 28,
10/4 = 10 × 7/4 × 7 = 70/28 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2/28 - 70/28 = 2 - 70/28 = -68/28 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -17/7
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