Subtract 5/12 from 21/12
1st number: 1 9/12, 2nd number: 5/12
2112 - 512 is 43.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Subtract the two fractions:
2112 - 512 = 21 - 512 = 1612 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 43
- In mixed form: 113
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