Subtract 10/56 from 28/12
1st number: 2 4/12, 2nd number: 10/56
28/12 - 10/56 is 181/84.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 56 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 14 = 168,
28/12 = 28 × 14/12 × 14 = 392/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
10/56 = 10 × 3/56 × 3 = 30/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
392/168 - 30/168 = 392 - 30/168 = 362/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 181/84
- In mixed form: 213/84
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