Subtract 36/21 from 20/12
1st number: 1 8/12, 2nd number: 1 15/21
20/12 - 36/21 is -1/21.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 21 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
20/12 = 20 × 7/12 × 7 = 140/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 4 = 84,
36/21 = 36 × 4/21 × 4 = 144/84 - Subtract the two like fractions:
140/84 - 144/84 = 140 - 144/84 = -4/84 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/21
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