Subtract 12/48 from 35/21
1st number: 1 14/21, 2nd number: 12/48
35/21 - 12/48 is 17/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 48 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 16 = 336,
35/21 = 35 × 16/21 × 16 = 560/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
12/48 = 12 × 7/48 × 7 = 84/336 - Subtract the two like fractions:
560/336 - 84/336 = 560 - 84/336 = 476/336 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/12
- In mixed form: 15/12
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