Subtract 5/21 from 20/12
1st number: 1 8/12, 2nd number: 5/21
20/12 - 5/21 is 10/7.
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,
5/21 = 5 × 4/21 × 4 = 20/84 - Subtract the two like fractions:
140/84 - 20/84 = 140 - 20/84 = 120/84 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 10/7
- In mixed form: 13/7
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