Subtract 12/15 from 9/21
9/21 - 12/15 is -13/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 15 is 105
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 5 = 105,
9/21 = 9 × 5/21 × 5 = 45/105 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 7 = 105,
12/15 = 12 × 7/15 × 7 = 84/105 - Subtract the two like fractions:
45/105 - 84/105 = 45 - 84/105 = -39/105 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -13/35
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