Subtract 12/9 from 28/4
1st number: 7 0/4, 2nd number: 1 3/9
28/4 - 12/9 is 17/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 9 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 9 = 36,
28/4 = 28 × 9/4 × 9 = 252/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
12/9 = 12 × 4/9 × 4 = 48/36 - Subtract the two like fractions:
252/36 - 48/36 = 252 - 48/36 = 204/36 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/3
- In mixed form: 52/3
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