Subtract 72/10 from 2/28
1st number: 2/28, 2nd number: 7 2/10
2/28 - 72/10 is -499/70.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 10 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
2/28 = 2 × 5/28 × 5 = 10/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 14 = 140,
72/10 = 72 × 14/10 × 14 = 1008/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
10/140 - 1008/140 = 10 - 1008/140 = -998/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -499/70
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