Subtract 45/28 from 56/12
1st number: 4 8/12, 2nd number: 1 17/28
56/12 - 45/28 is 257/84.
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,
56/12 = 56 × 7/12 × 7 = 392/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
45/28 = 45 × 3/28 × 3 = 135/84 - Subtract the two like fractions:
392/84 - 135/84 = 392 - 135/84 = 257/84 - In mixed form: 35/84
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