Subtract 28/6 from 36/3
1st number: 12 0/3, 2nd number: 4 4/6
36/3 - 28/6 is 22/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 6 is 6
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 6 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 2 = 6,
36/3 = 36 × 2/3 × 2 = 72/6 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 1 = 6,
28/6 = 28 × 1/6 × 1 = 28/6 - Subtract the two like fractions:
72/6 - 28/6 = 72 - 28/6 = 44/6 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 22/3
- In mixed form: 71/3
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