Subtract 8/28 from 45/12
1st number: 3 9/12, 2nd number: 8/28
45/12 - 8/28 is 97/28.
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,
8/28 = 8 × 3/28 × 3 = 24/84 - Subtract the two like fractions:
315/84 - 24/84 = 315 - 24/84 = 291/84 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 97/28
- In mixed form: 313/28
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