Subtract 3/6 from 24/28
24/28 - 3/6 is 5/14.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 6 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
24/28 = 24 × 3/28 × 3 = 72/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 14 = 84,
3/6 = 3 × 14/6 × 14 = 42/84 - Subtract the two like fractions:
72/84 - 42/84 = 72 - 42/84 = 30/84 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/14
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