Subtract 9/18 from 28/12
1st number: 2 4/12, 2nd number: 9/18
28/12 - 9/18 is 11/6.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 18 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 3 = 36,
28/12 = 28 × 3/12 × 3 = 84/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 2 = 36,
9/18 = 9 × 2/18 × 2 = 18/36 - Subtract the two like fractions:
84/36 - 18/36 = 84 - 18/36 = 66/36 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/6
- In mixed form: 15/6
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