Subtract 21/32 from 1/40
1/40 - 21/32 is -101/160.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 32 is 160
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 4 = 160,
1/40 = 1 × 4/40 × 4 = 4/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
21/32 = 21 × 5/32 × 5 = 105/160 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4/160 - 105/160 = 4 - 105/160 = -101/160
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