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Subtract 4/28 from 7/2

1st number: 3 1/2, 2nd number: 4/28

7/2 - 4/28 is 47/14.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 14 = 28,
    7/2 = 7 × 14/2 × 14 = 98/28
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 1 = 28,
    4/28 = 4 × 1/28 × 1 = 4/28
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    98/28 - 4/28 = 98 - 4/28 = 94/28
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 47/14
  6. In mixed form: 35/14

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