Subtract 12/18 from 63/28
1st number: 2 7/28, 2nd number: 12/18
63/28 - 12/18 is 19/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 18 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 9 = 252,
63/28 = 63 × 9/28 × 9 = 567/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 14 = 252,
12/18 = 12 × 14/18 × 14 = 168/252 - Subtract the two like fractions:
567/252 - 168/252 = 567 - 168/252 = 399/252 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/12
- In mixed form: 17/12
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