Subtract 12/4 from 21/2
1st number: 10 1/2, 2nd number: 3 0/4
21/2 - 12/4 is 15/2.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 4 is 4
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 2 = 4,
21/2 = 21 × 2/2 × 2 = 42/4 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 1 = 4,
12/4 = 12 × 1/4 × 1 = 12/4 - Subtract the two like fractions:
42/4 - 12/4 = 42 - 12/4 = 30/4 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 15/2
- In mixed form: 71/2
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