Subtract 40/15 from 14/21
1st number: 14/21, 2nd number: 2 10/15
14/21 - 40/15 is -2/1.
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,
14/21 = 14 × 5/21 × 5 = 70/105 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 7 = 105,
40/15 = 40 × 7/15 × 7 = 280/105 - Subtract the two like fractions:
70/105 - 280/105 = 70 - 280/105 = -210/105 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -2/1
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