Subtract 40/21 from 2/6
1st number: 2/6, 2nd number: 1 19/21
2/6 - 40/21 is -11/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 21 is 42
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 7 = 42,
2/6 = 2 × 7/6 × 7 = 14/42 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 2 = 42,
40/21 = 40 × 2/21 × 2 = 80/42 - Subtract the two like fractions:
14/42 - 80/42 = 14 - 80/42 = -66/42 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/7
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