Subtract 21/12 from 14/5
1st number: 2 4/5, 2nd number: 1 9/12
14/5 - 21/12 is 21/20.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 12 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 12 = 60,
14/5 = 14 × 12/5 × 12 = 168/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
21/12 = 21 × 5/12 × 5 = 105/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
168/60 - 105/60 = 168 - 105/60 = 63/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 21/20
- In mixed form: 11/20
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