Subtract 21/6 from 15/12
1st number: 1 3/12, 2nd number: 3 3/6
15/12 - 21/6 is -9/4.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 6 is 12
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 1 = 12,
15/12 = 15 × 1/12 × 1 = 15/12 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 2 = 12,
21/6 = 21 × 2/6 × 2 = 42/12 - Subtract the two like fractions:
15/12 - 42/12 = 15 - 42/12 = -27/12 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -9/4
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