Subtract 7/28 from 12/6
1st number: 2 0/6, 2nd number: 7/28
12/6 - 7/28 is 7/4.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 28 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 14 = 84,
12/6 = 12 × 14/6 × 14 = 168/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
7/28 = 7 × 3/28 × 3 = 21/84 - Subtract the two like fractions:
168/84 - 21/84 = 168 - 21/84 = 147/84 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/4
- In mixed form: 13/4
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