Subtract 10/84 from 12/21
12/21 - 10/84 is 19/42.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 84 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 4 = 84,
12/21 = 12 × 4/21 × 4 = 48/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
10/84 = 10 × 1/84 × 1 = 10/84 - Subtract the two like fractions:
48/84 - 10/84 = 48 - 10/84 = 38/84 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/42
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