Subtract 8/72 from 28/12
1st number: 2 4/12, 2nd number: 8/72
28/12 - 8/72 is 20/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 6 = 72,
28/12 = 28 × 6/12 × 6 = 168/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
8/72 = 8 × 1/72 × 1 = 8/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
168/72 - 8/72 = 168 - 8/72 = 160/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 20/9
- In mixed form: 22/9
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