Subtract 4/42 from 40/15
1st number: 2 10/15, 2nd number: 4/42
40/15 - 4/42 is 18/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 42 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 14 = 210,
40/15 = 40 × 14/15 × 14 = 560/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
4/42 = 4 × 5/42 × 5 = 20/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
560/210 - 20/210 = 560 - 20/210 = 540/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 18/7
- In mixed form: 24/7
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