Subtract 6/8 from 28/12
1st number: 2 4/12, 2nd number: 6/8
28/12 - 6/8 is 19/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 8 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 2 = 24,
28/12 = 28 × 2/12 × 2 = 56/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
6/8 = 6 × 3/8 × 3 = 18/24 - Subtract the two like fractions:
56/24 - 18/24 = 56 - 18/24 = 38/24 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/12
- In mixed form: 17/12
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