Subtract 72/42 from 2/28
1st number: 2/28, 2nd number: 1 30/42
2/28 - 72/42 is -23/14.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 42 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
2/28 = 2 × 3/28 × 3 = 6/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 2 = 84,
72/42 = 72 × 2/42 × 2 = 144/84 - Subtract the two like fractions:
6/84 - 144/84 = 6 - 144/84 = -138/84 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -23/14
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