Subtract 3/7 from 2/4
2/4 - 3/7 is 1/14.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 7 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 7 × 4 = 28,
3/7 = 3 × 4/7 × 4 = 12/28 - Subtract the two like fractions:
14/28 - 12/28 = 14 - 12/28 = 2/28 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/14
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