Subtract 9/28 from 56/12
1st number: 4 8/12, 2nd number: 9/28
56/12 - 9/28 is 365/84.
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,
9/28 = 9 × 3/28 × 3 = 27/84 - Subtract the two like fractions:
392/84 - 27/84 = 392 - 27/84 = 365/84 - In mixed form: 429/84
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