Subtract 3/28 from 2/8
2/8 - 3/28 is 1/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 28 is 56
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 7 = 56,
2/8 = 2 × 7/8 × 7 = 14/56 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 2 = 56,
3/28 = 3 × 2/28 × 2 = 6/56 - Subtract the two like fractions:
14/56 - 6/56 = 14 - 6/56 = 8/56 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/7
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