Subtract 24/21 from 12/5
1st number: 2 2/5, 2nd number: 1 3/21
12/5 - 24/21 is 44/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 21 is 105
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 21 = 105,
12/5 = 12 × 21/5 × 21 = 252/105 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 5 = 105,
24/21 = 24 × 5/21 × 5 = 120/105 - Subtract the two like fractions:
252/105 - 120/105 = 252 - 120/105 = 132/105 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 44/35
- In mixed form: 19/35
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