Subtract 14/28 from 36/3
1st number: 12 0/3, 2nd number: 14/28
36/3 - 14/28 is 23/2.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 28 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 28 = 84,
36/3 = 36 × 28/3 × 28 = 1008/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
14/28 = 14 × 3/28 × 3 = 42/84 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1008/84 - 42/84 = 1008 - 42/84 = 966/84 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 23/2
- In mixed form: 111/2
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