Subtract 12/21 from 15/6
1st number: 2 3/6, 2nd number: 12/21
15/6 - 12/21 is 27/14.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 21 is 42
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 7 = 42,
15/6 = 15 × 7/6 × 7 = 105/42 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 2 = 42,
12/21 = 12 × 2/21 × 2 = 24/42 - Subtract the two like fractions:
105/42 - 24/42 = 105 - 24/42 = 81/42 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 27/14
- In mixed form: 113/14
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