Subtract 6/21 from 25/2
1st number: 12 1/2, 2nd number: 6/21
25/2 - 6/21 is 171/14.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 21 is 42
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 21 = 42,
25/2 = 25 × 21/2 × 21 = 525/42 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 2 = 42,
6/21 = 6 × 2/21 × 2 = 12/42 - Subtract the two like fractions:
525/42 - 12/42 = 525 - 12/42 = 513/42 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 171/14
- In mixed form: 123/14
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