Subtract 56/45 from 12/21
1st number: 12/21, 2nd number: 1 11/45
12/21 - 56/45 is -212/315.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 45 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 15 = 315,
12/21 = 12 × 15/21 × 15 = 180/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
56/45 = 56 × 7/45 × 7 = 392/315 - Subtract the two like fractions:
180/315 - 392/315 = 180 - 392/315 = -212/315
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