Subtract 21/84 from 40/12
1st number: 3 4/12, 2nd number: 21/84
40/12 - 21/84 is 37/12.
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,
40/12 = 40 × 7/12 × 7 = 280/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
21/84 = 21 × 1/84 × 1 = 21/84 - Subtract the two like fractions:
280/84 - 21/84 = 280 - 21/84 = 259/84 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 37/12
- In mixed form: 31/12
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