Subtract 12/28 from 72/6, Solve 12 0/6

Subtract 12/28 from 72/6

1^st number: 12 0/6, 2^nd number: 12/28

72/6 - 12/28 is 81/7.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 28 is 84

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 14 = 84,
72/6 = 72 × 14/6 × 14 = 1008/84
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
12/28 = 12 × 3/28 × 3 = 36/84
Subtract the two like fractions:
1008/84 - 36/84 = 1008 - 36/84 = 972/84
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 81/7
In mixed form: 114/7

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