Subtract 10/28 from 12/6
1st number: 2 0/6, 2nd number: 10/28
12/6 - 10/28 is 23/14.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 28 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 14 = 84,
12/6 = 12 × 14/6 × 14 = 168/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
10/28 = 10 × 3/28 × 3 = 30/84 - Subtract the two like fractions:
168/84 - 30/84 = 168 - 30/84 = 138/84 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 23/14
- In mixed form: 19/14
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