Subtract 28/3 from 45/4
1st number: 11 1/4, 2nd number: 9 1/3
45/4 - 28/3 is 23/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 3 is 12
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 3 = 12,
45/4 = 45 × 3/4 × 3 = 135/12 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 4 = 12,
28/3 = 28 × 4/3 × 4 = 112/12 - Subtract the two like fractions:
135/12 - 112/12 = 135 - 112/12 = 23/12 - In mixed form: 111/12
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