Subtract 12/28 from 36/12
1st number: 3 0/12, 2nd number: 12/28
36/12 - 12/28 is 18/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 28 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
36/12 = 36 × 7/12 × 7 = 252/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
12/28 = 12 × 3/28 × 3 = 36/84 - Subtract the two like fractions:
252/84 - 36/84 = 252 - 36/84 = 216/84 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 18/7
- In mixed form: 24/7
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