Subtract 3/14 from 28/12, Solve 2 4/12

Subtract 3/14 from 28/12

1^st number: 2 4/12, 2^nd number: 3/14

28/12 - 3/14 is 89/42.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 14 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 14 × 6 = 84,
3/14 = 3 × 6/14 × 6 = 18/84
Subtract the two like fractions:
196/84 - 18/84 = 196 - 18/84 = 178/84
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 89/42
In mixed form: 25/42

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