Subtract 36/12 from 8/21
1st number: 8/21, 2nd number: 3 0/12
8/21 - 36/12 is -55/21.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 12 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 4 = 84,
8/21 = 8 × 4/21 × 4 = 32/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
36/12 = 36 × 7/12 × 7 = 252/84 - Subtract the two like fractions:
32/84 - 252/84 = 32 - 252/84 = -220/84 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -55/21
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