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Subtract 3/27 from 2/28

2/28 - 3/27 is -5/126.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 27 is 756

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 756
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 27 = 756,
    2/28 = 2 × 27/28 × 27 = 54/756
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 28 = 756,
    3/27 = 3 × 28/27 × 28 = 84/756
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    54/756 - 84/756 = 54 - 84/756 = -30/756
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/126

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