Subtract 3/28 from 18/12
1st number: 1 6/12, 2nd number: 3/28
18/12 - 3/28 is 39/28.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 28 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
18/12 = 18 × 7/12 × 7 = 126/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
3/28 = 3 × 3/28 × 3 = 9/84 - Subtract the two like fractions:
126/84 - 9/84 = 126 - 9/84 = 117/84 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 39/28
- In mixed form: 111/28
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