Subtract 84/21 from 8/28
1st number: 8/28, 2nd number: 4 0/21
8/28 - 84/21 is -26/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 21 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
8/28 = 8 × 3/28 × 3 = 24/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 4 = 84,
84/21 = 84 × 4/21 × 4 = 336/84 - Subtract the two like fractions:
24/84 - 336/84 = 24 - 336/84 = -312/84 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -26/7
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