Subtract 12/8 from 5/28
1st number: 5/28, 2nd number: 1 4/8
5/28 - 12/8 is -37/28.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 8 is 56
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 2 = 56,
5/28 = 5 × 2/28 × 2 = 10/56 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 7 = 56,
12/8 = 12 × 7/8 × 7 = 84/56 - Subtract the two like fractions:
10/56 - 84/56 = 10 - 84/56 = -74/56 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -37/28
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