Subtract 28/14 from 42/12
1st number: 3 6/12, 2nd number: 2 0/14
42/12 - 28/14 is 3/2.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 14 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
42/12 = 42 × 7/12 × 7 = 294/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 6 = 84,
28/14 = 28 × 6/14 × 6 = 168/84 - Subtract the two like fractions:
294/84 - 168/84 = 294 - 168/84 = 126/84 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/2
- In mixed form: 11/2
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