Subtract 3/12 from 45/21
1st number: 2 3/21, 2nd number: 3/12
45/21 - 3/12 is 53/28.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 12 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 4 = 84,
45/21 = 45 × 4/21 × 4 = 180/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
3/12 = 3 × 7/12 × 7 = 21/84 - Subtract the two like fractions:
180/84 - 21/84 = 180 - 21/84 = 159/84 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 53/28
- In mixed form: 125/28
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