Subtract 4/6 from 21/12
1st number: 1 9/12, 2nd number: 4/6
2112 - 46 is 1312.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 6 is 12
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 1 = 12,
2112 = 21 × 112 × 1 = 2112 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 2 = 12,
46 = 4 × 26 × 2 = 812 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2112 - 812 = 21 - 812 = 1312 - In mixed form: 1112
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