Subtract 3/28 from 40/12
1st number: 3 4/12, 2nd number: 3/28
40/12 - 3/28 is 271/84.
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,
40/12 = 40 × 7/12 × 7 = 280/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
3/28 = 3 × 3/28 × 3 = 9/84 - Subtract the two like fractions:
280/84 - 9/84 = 280 - 9/84 = 271/84 - In mixed form: 319/84
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