Subtract 14/12 from 21/3
1st number: 7 0/3, 2nd number: 1 2/12
21/3 - 14/12 is 35/6.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 12 is 12
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 4 = 12,
21/3 = 21 × 4/3 × 4 = 84/12 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 1 = 12,
14/12 = 14 × 1/12 × 1 = 14/12 - Subtract the two like fractions:
84/12 - 14/12 = 84 - 14/12 = 70/12 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 35/6
- In mixed form: 55/6
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