Subtract 42/9 from 12/28
1st number: 12/28, 2nd number: 4 6/9
12/28 - 42/9 is -89/21.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 9 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 9 = 252,
12/28 = 12 × 9/28 × 9 = 108/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 28 = 252,
42/9 = 42 × 28/9 × 28 = 1176/252 - Subtract the two like fractions:
108/252 - 1176/252 = 108 - 1176/252 = -1068/252 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -89/21
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