Subtract 10/84 from 36/12
1st number: 3 0/12, 2nd number: 10/84
36/12 - 10/84 is 121/42.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 84 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
36/12 = 36 × 7/12 × 7 = 252/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
10/84 = 10 × 1/84 × 1 = 10/84 - Subtract the two like fractions:
252/84 - 10/84 = 252 - 10/84 = 242/84 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 121/42
- In mixed form: 237/42
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