Subtract 4/28 from 36/9
1st number: 4 0/9, 2nd number: 4/28
36/9 - 4/28 is 27/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 28 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 28 = 252,
36/9 = 36 × 28/9 × 28 = 1008/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 9 = 252,
4/28 = 4 × 9/28 × 9 = 36/252 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1008/252 - 36/252 = 1008 - 36/252 = 972/252 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 27/7
- In mixed form: 36/7
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