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Subtract 4/6 from 3/28

3/28 - 4/6 is -47/84.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
    3/28 = 3 × 3/28 × 3 = 9/84
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 14 = 84,
    4/6 = 4 × 14/6 × 14 = 56/84
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    9/84 - 56/84 = 9 - 56/84 = -47/84

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