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Subtract 2/28 from 4/14

4/14 - 2/28 is 3/14.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 28 is 28

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 28
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 2 = 28,
    4/14 = 4 × 2/14 × 2 = 8/28
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 1 = 28,
    2/28 = 2 × 1/28 × 1 = 2/28
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    8/28 - 2/28 = 8 - 2/28 = 6/28
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/14

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