Subtract 80/35 from 2/28, Solve 2/28

Subtract 80/35 from 2/28

1^st number: 2/28, 2^nd number: 2 10/35

2/28 - 80/35 is -31/14.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 35 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 35 × 4 = 140,
80/35 = 80 × 4/35 × 4 = 320/140
Subtract the two like fractions:
10/140 - 320/140 = 10 - 320/140 = -310/140
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -31/14

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