Subtract 45/14 from 12/21
1st number: 12/21, 2nd number: 3 3/14
12/21 - 45/14 is -37/14.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 14 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 14 × 3 = 42,
45/14 = 45 × 3/14 × 3 = 135/42 - Subtract the two like fractions:
24/42 - 135/42 = 24 - 135/42 = -111/42 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -37/14
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