Subtract 21/45 from 84/12
1st number: 7 0/12, 2nd number: 21/45
84/12 - 21/45 is 98/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 45 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 15 = 180,
84/12 = 84 × 15/12 × 15 = 1260/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
21/45 = 21 × 4/45 × 4 = 84/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1260/180 - 84/180 = 1260 - 84/180 = 1176/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 98/15
- In mixed form: 68/15
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