Subtract 9/28 from 7/3
1st number: 2 1/3, 2nd number: 9/28
73 - 928 is 16984.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 28 = 84,
73 = 7 × 283 × 28 = 19684 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
928 = 9 × 328 × 3 = 2784 - Subtract the two like fractions:
19684 - 2784 = 196 - 2784 = 16984 - In mixed form: 2184
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