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Subtract 2/6 from 6/28

6/28 - 2/6 is -5/42.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 6 is 84

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
    6/28 = 6 × 3/28 × 3 = 18/84
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 14 = 84,
    2/6 = 2 × 14/6 × 14 = 28/84
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    18/84 - 28/84 = 18 - 28/84 = -10/84
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/42

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