Subtract 21/12 from 36/16
1st number: 2 4/16, 2nd number: 1 9/12
36/16 - 21/12 is 1/2.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 12 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
36/16 = 36 × 3/16 × 3 = 108/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 4 = 48,
21/12 = 21 × 4/12 × 4 = 84/48 - Subtract the two like fractions:
108/48 - 84/48 = 108 - 84/48 = 24/48 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/2
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