Subtract 12/8 from 70/21
1st number: 3 7/21, 2nd number: 1 4/8
70/21 - 12/8 is 11/6.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 8 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 8 = 168,
70/21 = 70 × 8/21 × 8 = 560/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 21 = 168,
12/8 = 12 × 21/8 × 21 = 252/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
560/168 - 252/168 = 560 - 252/168 = 308/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/6
- In mixed form: 15/6
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