Subtract 21/12 from 42/12
1st number: 3 6/12, 2nd number: 1 9/12
4212 - 2112 is 74.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Subtract the two fractions:
4212 - 2112 = 42 - 2112 = 2112 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 74
- In mixed form: 134
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