Subtract 42/5 from 12/28
1st number: 12/28, 2nd number: 8 2/5
12/28 - 42/5 is -279/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 5 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
12/28 = 12 × 5/28 × 5 = 60/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 28 = 140,
42/5 = 42 × 28/5 × 28 = 1176/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
60/140 - 1176/140 = 60 - 1176/140 = -1116/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -279/35
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