Subtract 21/12 from 90/8
1st number: 11 2/8, 2nd number: 1 9/12
90/8 - 21/12 is 19/2.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 12 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
90/8 = 90 × 3/8 × 3 = 270/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 2 = 24,
21/12 = 21 × 2/12 × 2 = 42/24 - Subtract the two like fractions:
270/24 - 42/24 = 270 - 42/24 = 228/24 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/2
- In mixed form: 91/2
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