Subtract 2/7 from 12/28
12/28 - 2/7 is 1/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 7 is 28
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 28 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 1 = 28,
12/28 = 12 × 1/28 × 1 = 12/28 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 4 = 28,
2/7 = 2 × 4/7 × 4 = 8/28 - Subtract the two like fractions:
12/28 - 8/28 = 12 - 8/28 = 4/28 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/7
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