Subtract 12/28 from 20/12
1st number: 1 8/12, 2nd number: 12/28
20/12 - 12/28 is 26/21.
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,
20/12 = 20 × 7/12 × 7 = 140/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
12/28 = 12 × 3/28 × 3 = 36/84 - Subtract the two like fractions:
140/84 - 36/84 = 140 - 36/84 = 104/84 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 26/21
- In mixed form: 15/21
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