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Subtract 12/27 from 35/21

1st number: 1 14/21, 2nd number: 12/27

35/21 - 12/27 is 11/9.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 21 and 27 is 189

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 189
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 9 = 189,
    35/21 = 35 × 9/21 × 9 = 315/189
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 7 = 189,
    12/27 = 12 × 7/27 × 7 = 84/189
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    315/189 - 84/189 = 315 - 84/189 = 231/189
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/9
  6. In mixed form: 12/9

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