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Subtract 28/14 from 5/28

1st number: 5/28, 2nd number: 2 0/14

5/28 - 28/14 is -51/28.

Steps for subtracting fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 28
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 1 = 28,
    5/28 = 5 × 1/28 × 1 = 5/28
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 2 = 28,
    28/14 = 28 × 2/14 × 2 = 56/28
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    5/28 - 56/28 = 5 - 56/28 = -51/28

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