Subtract 4/8 from 12/28
12/28 - 4/8 is -1/14.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 8 is 56
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 2 = 56,
12/28 = 12 × 2/28 × 2 = 24/56 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 7 = 56,
4/8 = 4 × 7/8 × 7 = 28/56 - Subtract the two like fractions:
24/56 - 28/56 = 24 - 28/56 = -4/56 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/14
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