Subtract 63/28 from 12/2
1st number: 6 0/2, 2nd number: 2 7/28
12/2 - 63/28 is 15/4.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 28 is 28
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 28 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 14 = 28,
12/2 = 12 × 14/2 × 14 = 168/28 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 1 = 28,
63/28 = 63 × 1/28 × 1 = 63/28 - Subtract the two like fractions:
168/28 - 63/28 = 168 - 63/28 = 105/28 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 15/4
- In mixed form: 33/4
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