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Subtract 81/28 from 84/12

1st number: 7 0/12, 2nd number: 2 25/28

84/12 - 81/28 is 115/28.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
    84/12 = 84 × 7/12 × 7 = 588/84
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
    81/28 = 81 × 3/28 × 3 = 243/84
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    588/84 - 243/84 = 588 - 243/84 = 345/84
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 115/28
  6. In mixed form: 43/28

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