Subtract 21/35 from 63/12
1st number: 5 3/12, 2nd number: 21/35
63/12 - 21/35 is 93/20.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 35 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 35 = 420,
63/12 = 63 × 35/12 × 35 = 2205/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 12 = 420,
21/35 = 21 × 12/35 × 12 = 252/420 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2205/420 - 252/420 = 2205 - 252/420 = 1953/420 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 93/20
- In mixed form: 413/20
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