Subtract 70/21 from 63/12
1st number: 5 3/12, 2nd number: 3 7/21
63/12 - 70/21 is 23/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 21 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
63/12 = 63 × 7/12 × 7 = 441/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 4 = 84,
70/21 = 70 × 4/21 × 4 = 280/84 - Subtract the two like fractions:
441/84 - 280/84 = 441 - 280/84 = 161/84 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 23/12
- In mixed form: 111/12
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