Subtract 25/56 from 2/28
2/28 - 25/56 is -3/8.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 56 is 56
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 2 = 56,
2/28 = 2 × 2/28 × 2 = 4/56 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 1 = 56,
25/56 = 25 × 1/56 × 1 = 25/56 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4/56 - 25/56 = 4 - 25/56 = -21/56 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -3/8
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 4/28-25/56 2/28-50/56 2/56-25/56 6/28-25/56 2/28-75/56 2/84-25/56 10/28-25/56 14/28-25/56