Subtract 49/40 from 21/35
1st number: 21/35, 2nd number: 1 9/40
21/35 - 49/40 is -5/8.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 40 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
21/35 = 21 × 8/35 × 8 = 168/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
49/40 = 49 × 7/40 × 7 = 343/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
168/280 - 343/280 = 168 - 343/280 = -175/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/8
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