Subtract 63/28 from 21/12
1st number: 1 9/12, 2nd number: 2 7/28
21/12 - 63/28 is -1/2.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 28 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 28 × 3 = 84,
63/28 = 63 × 3/28 × 3 = 189/84 - Subtract the two like fractions:
147/84 - 189/84 = 147 - 189/84 = -42/84 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/2
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