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Subtract 9/12 from 28/3

1st number: 9 1/3, 2nd number: 9/12

28/3 - 9/12 is 103/12.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 4 = 12,
    28/3 = 28 × 4/3 × 4 = 112/12
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 1 = 12,
    9/12 = 9 × 1/12 × 1 = 9/12
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    112/12 - 9/12 = 112 - 9/12 = 103/12
  5. In mixed form: 87/12

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