Subtract 9/28 from 6/2
1st number: 3 0/2, 2nd number: 9/28
62 - 928 is 7528.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 28 is 28
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 28 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 14 = 28,
62 = 6 × 142 × 14 = 8428 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 1 = 28,
928 = 9 × 128 × 1 = 928 - Subtract the two like fractions:
8428 - 928 = 84 - 928 = 7528 - In mixed form: 21928
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