Subtract 7/12 from 28/3
1st number: 9 1/3, 2nd number: 7/12
28/3 - 7/12 is 35/4.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 12 is 12
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 4 = 12,
28/3 = 28 × 4/3 × 4 = 112/12 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 1 = 12,
7/12 = 7 × 1/12 × 1 = 7/12 - Subtract the two like fractions:
112/12 - 7/12 = 112 - 7/12 = 105/12 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 35/4
- In mixed form: 83/4
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