Subtract 4/75 from 12/21
12/21 - 4/75 is 272/525.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 75 is 525
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 525 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 25 = 525,
12/21 = 12 × 25/21 × 25 = 300/525 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 7 = 525,
4/75 = 4 × 7/75 × 7 = 28/525 - Subtract the two like fractions:
300/525 - 28/525 = 300 - 28/525 = 272/525
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