Subtract 14/21 from 84/12
1st number: 7 0/12, 2nd number: 14/21
84/12 - 14/21 is 19/3.
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,
84/12 = 84 × 7/12 × 7 = 588/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 4 = 84,
14/21 = 14 × 4/21 × 4 = 56/84 - Subtract the two like fractions:
588/84 - 56/84 = 588 - 56/84 = 532/84 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/3
- In mixed form: 61/3
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