Subtract 8/36 from 28/21
1st number: 1 7/21, 2nd number: 8/36
28/21 - 8/36 is 10/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 36 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 12 = 252,
28/21 = 28 × 12/21 × 12 = 336/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
8/36 = 8 × 7/36 × 7 = 56/252 - Subtract the two like fractions:
336/252 - 56/252 = 336 - 56/252 = 280/252 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 10/9
- In mixed form: 11/9
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