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Subtract 2/4 from 4/28

4/28 - 2/4 is -5/14.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 4 is 28

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 28
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 1 = 28,
    4/28 = 4 × 1/28 × 1 = 4/28
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 7 = 28,
    2/4 = 2 × 7/4 × 7 = 14/28
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    4/28 - 14/28 = 4 - 14/28 = -10/28
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/14

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