Subtract 8/14 from 9/28
9/28 - 8/14 is -1/4.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 14 is 28
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 28 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 1 = 28,
9/28 = 9 × 1/28 × 1 = 9/28 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 2 = 28,
8/14 = 8 × 2/14 × 2 = 16/28 - Subtract the two like fractions:
9/28 - 16/28 = 9 - 16/28 = -7/28 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/4
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