Subtract 21/35 from 12/6
1st number: 2 0/6, 2nd number: 21/35
12/6 - 21/35 is 7/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 35 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
12/6 = 12 × 35/6 × 35 = 420/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
21/35 = 21 × 6/35 × 6 = 126/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
420/210 - 126/210 = 420 - 126/210 = 294/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/5
- In mixed form: 12/5
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