Subtract 2/21 from 12/20
12/20 - 2/21 is 53/105.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 21 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 21 = 420,
12/20 = 12 × 21/20 × 21 = 252/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 20 = 420,
2/21 = 2 × 20/21 × 20 = 40/420 - Subtract the two like fractions:
252/420 - 40/420 = 252 - 40/420 = 212/420 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 53/105
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