Subtract 21/14 from 2/28
1st number: 2/28, 2nd number: 1 7/14
2/28 - 21/14 is -10/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 14 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 14 × 2 = 28,
21/14 = 21 × 2/14 × 2 = 42/28 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2/28 - 42/28 = 2 - 42/28 = -40/28 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -10/7
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