Subtract 42/12 from 21/5
1st number: 4 1/5, 2nd number: 3 6/12
215 - 4212 is 710.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 12 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 12 = 60,
215 = 21 × 125 × 12 = 25260 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
4212 = 42 × 512 × 5 = 21060 - Subtract the two like fractions:
25260 - 21060 = 252 - 21060 = 4260 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 710
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