Subtract 2/12 from 28/9
1st number: 3 1/9, 2nd number: 2/12
28/9 - 2/12 is 53/18.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 12 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
28/9 = 28 × 4/9 × 4 = 112/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 3 = 36,
2/12 = 2 × 3/12 × 3 = 6/36 - Subtract the two like fractions:
112/36 - 6/36 = 112 - 6/36 = 106/36 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 53/18
- In mixed form: 217/18
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