Subtract 63/28 from 75/6, Solve 12 3/6

Subtract 63/28 from 75/6

1^st number: 12 3/6, 2^nd number: 2 7/28

75/6 - 63/28 is 41/4.

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,
75/6 = 75 × 14/6 × 14 = 1050/84
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
63/28 = 63 × 3/28 × 3 = 189/84
Subtract the two like fractions:
1050/84 - 189/84 = 1050 - 189/84 = 861/84
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 41/4
In mixed form: 101/4

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