Subtract 5/40 from 21/12
1st number: 1 9/12, 2nd number: 5/40
21/12 - 5/40 is 13/8.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 40 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 10 = 120,
21/12 = 21 × 10/12 × 10 = 210/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
5/40 = 5 × 3/40 × 3 = 15/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
210/120 - 15/120 = 210 - 15/120 = 195/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 13/8
- In mixed form: 15/8
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