Answers

Subtract 12/36 from 7/21

7/21 - 12/36 is 0/1.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 21 and 36 is 252
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 12 = 252,
   7/21 = 7 × 12/21 × 12 = 84/252
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
   12/36 = 12 × 7/36 × 7 = 84/252
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   84/252 - 84/252 = 84 - 84/252 = 0/252
5. The answer is 0

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