Subtract 5/16 from 12/21
12/21 - 5/16 is 29/112.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 16 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 16 = 336,
12/21 = 12 × 16/21 × 16 = 192/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 21 = 336,
5/16 = 5 × 21/16 × 21 = 105/336 - Subtract the two like fractions:
192/336 - 105/336 = 192 - 105/336 = 87/336 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 29/112
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