Subtract 12/24 from 21/3
1st number: 7 0/3, 2nd number: 12/24
21/3 - 12/24 is 13/2.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 24 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 8 = 24,
21/3 = 21 × 8/3 × 8 = 168/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
12/24 = 12 × 1/24 × 1 = 12/24 - Subtract the two like fractions:
168/24 - 12/24 = 168 - 12/24 = 156/24 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 13/2
- In mixed form: 61/2
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