Subtract 42/28 from 2/9
1st number: 2/9, 2nd number: 1 14/28
2/9 - 42/28 is -23/18.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 28 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 28 = 252,
2/9 = 2 × 28/9 × 28 = 56/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 9 = 252,
42/28 = 42 × 9/28 × 9 = 378/252 - Subtract the two like fractions:
56/252 - 378/252 = 56 - 378/252 = -322/252 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -23/18
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