Subtract 2/28 from 21/12
1st number: 1 9/12, 2nd number: 2/28
21/12 - 2/28 is 47/28.
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,
21/12 = 21 × 7/12 × 7 = 147/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
2/28 = 2 × 3/28 × 3 = 6/84 - Subtract the two like fractions:
147/84 - 6/84 = 147 - 6/84 = 141/84 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 47/28
- In mixed form: 119/28
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