Subtract 21/70 from 5/12
5/12 - 21/70 is 7/60.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 70 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 35 = 420,
5/12 = 5 × 35/12 × 35 = 175/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 6 = 420,
21/70 = 21 × 6/70 × 6 = 126/420 - Subtract the two like fractions:
175/420 - 126/420 = 175 - 126/420 = 49/420 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/60
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