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Subtract 6/28 from 7/3

1st number: 2 1/3, 2nd number: 6/28

7/3 - 6/28 is 89/42.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 28 is 84

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 28 = 84,
    7/3 = 7 × 28/3 × 28 = 196/84
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
    6/28 = 6 × 3/28 × 3 = 18/84
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    196/84 - 18/84 = 196 - 18/84 = 178/84
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 89/42
  6. In mixed form: 25/42

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