Answers

Subtract 40/21 from 10/2

1^st number: 5 0/2, 2^nd number: 1 19/21

10/2 - 40/21 is 65/21.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 21 is 42
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 21 = 42,
   10/2 = 10 × 21/2 × 21 = 210/42
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 2 = 42,
   40/21 = 40 × 2/21 × 2 = 80/42
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   210/42 - 80/42 = 210 - 80/42 = 130/42
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 65/21
6. In mixed form: 32/21

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