Subtract 36/7 from 21/12
1st number: 1 9/12, 2nd number: 5 1/7
21/12 - 36/7 is -95/28.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 7 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 7 × 12 = 84,
36/7 = 36 × 12/7 × 12 = 432/84 - Subtract the two like fractions:
147/84 - 432/84 = 147 - 432/84 = -285/84 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -95/28
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