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Subtract 7/28 from 6/9

6/9 - 7/28 is 5/12.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 28 = 252,
    6/9 = 6 × 28/9 × 28 = 168/252
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 9 = 252,
    7/28 = 7 × 9/28 × 9 = 63/252
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    168/252 - 63/252 = 168 - 63/252 = 105/252
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/12

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