Subtract 28/63 from 12/3
1st number: 4 0/3, 2nd number: 28/63
12/3 - 28/63 is 32/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 63 is 63
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 63 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 21 = 63,
12/3 = 12 × 21/3 × 21 = 252/63 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 1 = 63,
28/63 = 28 × 1/63 × 1 = 28/63 - Subtract the two like fractions:
252/63 - 28/63 = 252 - 28/63 = 224/63 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 32/9
- In mixed form: 35/9
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