Subtract 8/21 from 64/12
1st number: 5 4/12, 2nd number: 8/21
64/12 - 8/21 is 104/21.
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,
64/12 = 64 × 7/12 × 7 = 448/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 4 = 84,
8/21 = 8 × 4/21 × 4 = 32/84 - Subtract the two like fractions:
448/84 - 32/84 = 448 - 32/84 = 416/84 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 104/21
- In mixed form: 420/21
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