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Subtract 4/36 from 28/12

1st number: 2 4/12, 2nd number: 4/36

28/12 - 4/36 is 20/9.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 36 is 36

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 3 = 36,
    28/12 = 28 × 3/12 × 3 = 84/36
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
    4/36 = 4 × 1/36 × 1 = 4/36
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    84/36 - 4/36 = 84 - 4/36 = 80/36
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 20/9
  6. In mixed form: 22/9

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