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Subtract 2/28 from 84/3

1st number: 28 0/3, 2nd number: 2/28

84/3 - 2/28 is 391/14.

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,
    84/3 = 84 × 28/3 × 28 = 2352/84
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
    2/28 = 2 × 3/28 × 3 = 6/84
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    2352/84 - 6/84 = 2352 - 6/84 = 2346/84
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 391/14
  6. In mixed form: 2713/14

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