Subtract 12/18 from 28/8
1st number: 3 4/8, 2nd number: 12/18
28/8 - 12/18 is 17/6.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 18 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
28/8 = 28 × 9/8 × 9 = 252/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 4 = 72,
12/18 = 12 × 4/18 × 4 = 48/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
252/72 - 48/72 = 252 - 48/72 = 204/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/6
- In mixed form: 25/6
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