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Subtract 21/12 from 16/3

1st number: 5 1/3, 2nd number: 1 9/12

16/3 - 21/12 is 43/12.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 12 is 12

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 4 = 12,
    16/3 = 16 × 4/3 × 4 = 64/12
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 1 = 12,
    21/12 = 21 × 1/12 × 1 = 21/12
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    64/12 - 21/12 = 64 - 21/12 = 43/12
  5. In mixed form: 37/12

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