Subtract 3/14 from 28/4
1st number: 7 0/4, 2nd number: 3/14
28/4 - 3/14 is 95/14.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 14 is 28
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 28 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 7 = 28,
28/4 = 28 × 7/4 × 7 = 196/28 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 2 = 28,
3/14 = 3 × 2/14 × 2 = 6/28 - Subtract the two like fractions:
196/28 - 6/28 = 196 - 6/28 = 190/28 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 95/14
- In mixed form: 611/14
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