Subtract 54/12 from 4/28
1st number: 4/28, 2nd number: 4 6/12
4/28 - 54/12 is -61/14.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 12 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 12 × 7 = 84,
54/12 = 54 × 7/12 × 7 = 378/84 - Subtract the two like fractions:
12/84 - 378/84 = 12 - 378/84 = -366/84 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -61/14
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