Subtract 6/28 from 45/12
1st number: 3 9/12, 2nd number: 6/28
45/12 - 6/28 is 99/28.
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,
45/12 = 45 × 7/12 × 7 = 315/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
6/28 = 6 × 3/28 × 3 = 18/84 - Subtract the two like fractions:
315/84 - 18/84 = 315 - 18/84 = 297/84 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 99/28
- In mixed form: 315/28
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