Subtract 21/12 from 35/5
1st number: 7 0/5, 2nd number: 1 9/12
35/5 - 21/12 is 21/4.
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,
35/5 = 35 × 12/5 × 12 = 420/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
21/12 = 21 × 5/12 × 5 = 105/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
420/60 - 105/60 = 420 - 105/60 = 315/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 21/4
- In mixed form: 51/4
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