Subtract 28/12 from 2/6
1st number: 2/6, 2nd number: 2 4/12
2/6 - 28/12 is -2/1.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 12 is 12
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 2 = 12,
2/6 = 2 × 2/6 × 2 = 4/12 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 1 = 12,
28/12 = 28 × 1/12 × 1 = 28/12 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4/12 - 28/12 = 4 - 28/12 = -24/12 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -2/1
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