Subtract 10/84 from 21/12
1st number: 1 9/12, 2nd number: 10/84
21/12 - 10/84 is 137/84.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 84 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
21/12 = 21 × 7/12 × 7 = 147/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
10/84 = 10 × 1/84 × 1 = 10/84 - Subtract the two like fractions:
147/84 - 10/84 = 147 - 10/84 = 137/84 - In mixed form: 153/84
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