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Subtract 4/7 from 6/28

6/28 - 4/7 is -5/14.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 7 is 28

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 28
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 1 = 28,
    6/28 = 6 × 1/28 × 1 = 6/28
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 4 = 28,
    4/7 = 4 × 4/7 × 4 = 16/28
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    6/28 - 16/28 = 6 - 16/28 = -10/28
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/14

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