Subtract 21/6 from 12/4
1st number: 3 0/4, 2nd number: 3 3/6
12/4 - 21/6 is -1/2.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 6 is 12
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 3 = 12,
12/4 = 12 × 3/4 × 3 = 36/12 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 2 = 12,
21/6 = 21 × 2/6 × 2 = 42/12 - Subtract the two like fractions:
36/12 - 42/12 = 36 - 42/12 = -6/12 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/2
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