Subtract 70/28 from 1/12
1st number: 1/12, 2nd number: 2 14/28
1/12 - 70/28 is -29/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 28 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
1/12 = 1 × 7/12 × 7 = 7/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
70/28 = 70 × 3/28 × 3 = 210/84 - Subtract the two like fractions:
7/84 - 210/84 = 7 - 210/84 = -203/84 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -29/12
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