Subtract 12/21 from 8/5
1st number: 1 3/5, 2nd number: 12/21
8/5 - 12/21 is 36/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 21 is 105
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 21 = 105,
8/5 = 8 × 21/5 × 21 = 168/105 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 5 = 105,
12/21 = 12 × 5/21 × 5 = 60/105 - Subtract the two like fractions:
168/105 - 60/105 = 168 - 60/105 = 108/105 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 36/35
- In mixed form: 11/35
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