Subtract 5/25 from 21/12
1st number: 1 9/12, 2nd number: 5/25
21/12 - 5/25 is 31/20.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 25 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
21/12 = 21 × 25/12 × 25 = 525/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 12 = 300,
5/25 = 5 × 12/25 × 12 = 60/300 - Subtract the two like fractions:
525/300 - 60/300 = 525 - 60/300 = 465/300 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 31/20
- In mixed form: 111/20
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