Subtract 8/32 from 4/28
4/28 - 8/32 is -3/28.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 32 is 224
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 224 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 8 = 224,
4/28 = 4 × 8/28 × 8 = 32/224 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 7 = 224,
8/32 = 8 × 7/32 × 7 = 56/224 - Subtract the two like fractions:
32/224 - 56/224 = 32 - 56/224 = -24/224 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -3/28
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