Subtract 12/28 from 8/3, Solve 2 2/3

Subtract 12/28 from 8/3

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

8/3 - 12/28 is 47/21.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 28 is 84

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 28 = 84,
8/3 = 8 × 28/3 × 28 = 224/84
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
12/28 = 12 × 3/28 × 3 = 36/84
Subtract the two like fractions:
224/84 - 36/84 = 224 - 36/84 = 188/84
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 47/21
In mixed form: 25/21

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