Subtract 20/70 from 21/12
1st number: 1 9/12, 2nd number: 20/70
21/12 - 20/70 is 41/28.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 70 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 35 = 420,
21/12 = 21 × 35/12 × 35 = 735/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 6 = 420,
20/70 = 20 × 6/70 × 6 = 120/420 - Subtract the two like fractions:
735/420 - 120/420 = 735 - 120/420 = 615/420 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 41/28
- In mixed form: 113/28
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