Subtract 18/28 from 12/5
1st number: 2 2/5, 2nd number: 18/28
12/5 - 18/28 is 123/70.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 28 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 28 = 140,
12/5 = 12 × 28/5 × 28 = 336/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
18/28 = 18 × 5/28 × 5 = 90/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
336/140 - 90/140 = 336 - 90/140 = 246/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 123/70
- In mixed form: 153/70
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