Subtract 12/35 from 45/21
1st number: 2 3/21, 2nd number: 12/35
45/21 - 12/35 is 9/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 35 is 105
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 5 = 105,
45/21 = 45 × 5/21 × 5 = 225/105 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 3 = 105,
12/35 = 12 × 3/35 × 3 = 36/105 - Subtract the two like fractions:
225/105 - 36/105 = 225 - 36/105 = 189/105 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 9/5
- In mixed form: 14/5
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