Subtract 15/32 from 21/40
2140 - 1532 is 9160.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 32 is 160
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 4 = 160,
2140 = 21 × 440 × 4 = 84160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
1532 = 15 × 532 × 5 = 75160 - Subtract the two like fractions:
84160 - 75160 = 84 - 75160 = 9160
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