Subtract 24/28 from 2/4
2/4 - 24/28 is -5/14.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 28 is 28
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 28 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 7 = 28,
2/4 = 2 × 7/4 × 7 = 14/28 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 1 = 28,
24/28 = 24 × 1/28 × 1 = 24/28 - Subtract the two like fractions:
14/28 - 24/28 = 14 - 24/28 = -10/28 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/14
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