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Subtract 54/12 from 2/28

1st number: 2/28, 2nd number: 4 6/12

2/28 - 54/12 is -31/7.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
    2/28 = 2 × 3/28 × 3 = 6/84
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
    54/12 = 54 × 7/12 × 7 = 378/84
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    6/84 - 378/84 = 6 - 378/84 = -372/84
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -31/7

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