Subtract 12/28 from 9/2
1st number: 4 1/2, 2nd number: 12/28
9/2 - 12/28 is 57/14.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 28 is 28
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 28 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 14 = 28,
9/2 = 9 × 14/2 × 14 = 126/28 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 1 = 28,
12/28 = 12 × 1/28 × 1 = 12/28 - Subtract the two like fractions:
126/28 - 12/28 = 126 - 12/28 = 114/28 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 57/14
- In mixed form: 41/14
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