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Subtract 12/28 from 25/6

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

25/6 - 12/28 is 157/42.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 28 is 84

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 14 = 84,
    25/6 = 25 × 14/6 × 14 = 350/84
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
    12/28 = 12 × 3/28 × 3 = 36/84
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    350/84 - 36/84 = 350 - 36/84 = 314/84
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 157/42
  6. In mixed form: 331/42

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