Subtract 42/40 from 2/21
1st number: 2/21, 2nd number: 1 2/40
2/21 - 42/40 is -401/420.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 40 is 840
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 40 = 840,
2/21 = 2 × 40/21 × 40 = 80/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 21 = 840,
42/40 = 42 × 21/40 × 21 = 882/840 - Subtract the two like fractions:
80/840 - 882/840 = 80 - 882/840 = -802/840 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -401/420
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