Subtract 5/84 from 4/28
4/28 - 5/84 is 1/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 84 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
4/28 = 4 × 3/28 × 3 = 12/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
5/84 = 5 × 1/84 × 1 = 5/84 - Subtract the two like fractions:
12/84 - 5/84 = 12 - 5/84 = 7/84 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/12
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