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Subtract 63/28 from 6/12

1st number: 6/12, 2nd number: 2 7/28

6/12 - 63/28 is -7/4.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
    6/12 = 6 × 7/12 × 7 = 42/84
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
    63/28 = 63 × 3/28 × 3 = 189/84
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    42/84 - 189/84 = 42 - 189/84 = -147/84
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -7/4

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