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Subtract 6/32 from 2/28

2/28 - 6/32 is -13/112.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 32 is 224

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 224
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 8 = 224,
    2/28 = 2 × 8/28 × 8 = 16/224
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 7 = 224,
    6/32 = 6 × 7/32 × 7 = 42/224
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    16/224 - 42/224 = 16 - 42/224 = -26/224
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -13/112

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