Subtract 70/75 from 21/12
1st number: 1 9/12, 2nd number: 70/75
21/12 - 70/75 is 49/60.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 75 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 75 × 4 = 300,
70/75 = 70 × 4/75 × 4 = 280/300 - Subtract the two like fractions:
525/300 - 280/300 = 525 - 280/300 = 245/300 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 49/60
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