Subtract 12/21 from 15/12
1st number: 1 3/12, 2nd number: 12/21
15/12 - 12/21 is 19/28.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 21 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
15/12 = 15 × 7/12 × 7 = 105/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 4 = 84,
12/21 = 12 × 4/21 × 4 = 48/84 - Subtract the two like fractions:
105/84 - 48/84 = 105 - 48/84 = 57/84 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/28
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