Subtract 4/28 from 84/12
1st number: 7 0/12, 2nd number: 4/28
84/12 - 4/28 is 48/7.
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,
84/12 = 84 × 7/12 × 7 = 588/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
4/28 = 4 × 3/28 × 3 = 12/84 - Subtract the two like fractions:
588/84 - 12/84 = 588 - 12/84 = 576/84 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 48/7
- In mixed form: 66/7
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