Subtract 9/12 from 49/21
1st number: 2 7/21, 2nd number: 9/12
49/21 - 9/12 is 19/12.
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,
49/21 = 49 × 4/21 × 4 = 196/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
9/12 = 9 × 7/12 × 7 = 63/84 - Subtract the two like fractions:
196/84 - 63/84 = 196 - 63/84 = 133/84 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/12
- In mixed form: 17/12
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