Subtract 21/7 from 16/12
1st number: 1 4/12, 2nd number: 3 0/7
16/12 - 21/7 is -5/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 7 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
16/12 = 16 × 7/12 × 7 = 112/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 12 = 84,
21/7 = 21 × 12/7 × 12 = 252/84 - Subtract the two like fractions:
112/84 - 252/84 = 112 - 252/84 = -140/84 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/3
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