Subtract 12/28 from 45/9
1st number: 5 0/9, 2nd number: 12/28
45/9 - 12/28 is 32/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 28 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 28 = 252,
45/9 = 45 × 28/9 × 28 = 1260/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 9 = 252,
12/28 = 12 × 9/28 × 9 = 108/252 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1260/252 - 108/252 = 1260 - 108/252 = 1152/252 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 32/7
- In mixed form: 44/7
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