Subtract 12/21 from 18/5
1st number: 3 3/5, 2nd number: 12/21
18/5 - 12/21 is 106/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 21 is 105
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 21 = 105,
18/5 = 18 × 21/5 × 21 = 378/105 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 5 = 105,
12/21 = 12 × 5/21 × 5 = 60/105 - Subtract the two like fractions:
378/105 - 60/105 = 378 - 60/105 = 318/105 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 106/35
- In mixed form: 31/35
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