Subtract 3/21 from 2/40
2/40 - 3/21 is -13/140.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 21 is 840
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 21 = 840,
2/40 = 2 × 21/40 × 21 = 42/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 40 = 840,
3/21 = 3 × 40/21 × 40 = 120/840 - Subtract the two like fractions:
42/840 - 120/840 = 42 - 120/840 = -78/840 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -13/140
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