Subtract 50/45 from 21/40
1st number: 21/40, 2nd number: 1 5/45
21/40 - 50/45 is -211/360.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 45 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
21/40 = 21 × 9/40 × 9 = 189/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
50/45 = 50 × 8/45 × 8 = 400/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
189/360 - 400/360 = 189 - 400/360 = -211/360
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