Subtract 12/21 from 60/6
1st number: 10 0/6, 2nd number: 12/21
60/6 - 12/21 is 66/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 21 is 42
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 7 = 42,
60/6 = 60 × 7/6 × 7 = 420/42 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 2 = 42,
12/21 = 12 × 2/21 × 2 = 24/42 - Subtract the two like fractions:
420/42 - 24/42 = 420 - 24/42 = 396/42 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 66/7
- In mixed form: 93/7
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