Subtract 1/28 from 7/12
7/12 - 1/28 is 23/42.
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,
7/12 = 7 × 7/12 × 7 = 49/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
1/28 = 1 × 3/28 × 3 = 3/84 - Subtract the two like fractions:
49/84 - 3/84 = 49 - 3/84 = 46/84 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 23/42
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