Subtract 75/21 from 2/12
1st number: 2/12, 2nd number: 3 12/21
2/12 - 75/21 is -143/42.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 21 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
2/12 = 2 × 7/12 × 7 = 14/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 4 = 84,
75/21 = 75 × 4/21 × 4 = 300/84 - Subtract the two like fractions:
14/84 - 300/84 = 14 - 300/84 = -286/84 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -143/42
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