Subtract 56/21 from 2/40
1st number: 2/40, 2nd number: 2 14/21
2/40 - 56/21 is -157/60.
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,
56/21 = 56 × 40/21 × 40 = 2240/840 - Subtract the two like fractions:
42/840 - 2240/840 = 42 - 2240/840 = -2198/840 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -157/60
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