Subtract 2/3 from 9/28
9/28 - 2/3 is -29/84.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 3 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
9/28 = 9 × 3/28 × 3 = 27/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 28 = 84,
2/3 = 2 × 28/3 × 28 = 56/84 - Subtract the two like fractions:
27/84 - 56/84 = 27 - 56/84 = -29/84
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