Subtract 28/63 from 28/12
1st number: 2 4/12, 2nd number: 28/63
28/12 - 28/63 is 17/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 63 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 21 = 252,
28/12 = 28 × 21/12 × 21 = 588/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
28/63 = 28 × 4/63 × 4 = 112/252 - Subtract the two like fractions:
588/252 - 112/252 = 588 - 112/252 = 476/252 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/9
- In mixed form: 18/9
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