Subtract 20/42 from 28/12
1st number: 2 4/12, 2nd number: 20/42
28/12 - 20/42 is 13/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 42 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
28/12 = 28 × 7/12 × 7 = 196/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 2 = 84,
20/42 = 20 × 2/42 × 2 = 40/84 - Subtract the two like fractions:
196/84 - 40/84 = 196 - 40/84 = 156/84 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 13/7
- In mixed form: 16/7
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