Subtract 12/75 from 21/15
1st number: 1 6/15, 2nd number: 12/75
21/15 - 12/75 is 31/25.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 75 is 75
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 75 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 5 = 75,
21/15 = 21 × 5/15 × 5 = 105/75 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 1 = 75,
12/75 = 12 × 1/75 × 1 = 12/75 - Subtract the two like fractions:
105/75 - 12/75 = 105 - 12/75 = 93/75 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 31/25
- In mixed form: 16/25
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