Subtract 40/35 from 21/4
1st number: 5 1/4, 2nd number: 1 5/35
21/4 - 40/35 is 115/28.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 35 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
21/4 = 21 × 35/4 × 35 = 735/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
40/35 = 40 × 4/35 × 4 = 160/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
735/140 - 160/140 = 735 - 160/140 = 575/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 115/28
- In mixed form: 43/28
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