Subtract 3/12 from 21/15
1st number: 1 6/15, 2nd number: 3/12
21/15 - 3/12 is 23/20.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 12 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
21/15 = 21 × 4/15 × 4 = 84/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
3/12 = 3 × 5/12 × 5 = 15/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
84/60 - 15/60 = 84 - 15/60 = 69/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 23/20
- In mixed form: 13/20
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