Subtract 2/28 from 28/72
28/72 - 2/28 is 20/63.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 28 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
28/72 = 28 × 7/72 × 7 = 196/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 18 = 504,
2/28 = 2 × 18/28 × 18 = 36/504 - Subtract the two like fractions:
196/504 - 36/504 = 196 - 36/504 = 160/504 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 20/63
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