Subtract 21/6 from 12/21
1st number: 12/21, 2nd number: 3 3/6
12/21 - 21/6 is -41/14.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 6 is 42
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 2 = 42,
12/21 = 12 × 2/21 × 2 = 24/42 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 7 = 42,
21/6 = 21 × 7/6 × 7 = 147/42 - Subtract the two like fractions:
24/42 - 147/42 = 24 - 147/42 = -123/42 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -41/14
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