Subtract 32/12 from 2/28
1st number: 2/28, 2nd number: 2 8/12
2/28 - 32/12 is -109/42.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 12 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
2/28 = 2 × 3/28 × 3 = 6/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
32/12 = 32 × 7/12 × 7 = 224/84 - Subtract the two like fractions:
6/84 - 224/84 = 6 - 224/84 = -218/84 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -109/42
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