Subtract 28/40 from 21/6
1st number: 3 3/6, 2nd number: 28/40
21/6 - 28/40 is 14/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 40 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 20 = 120,
21/6 = 21 × 20/6 × 20 = 420/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
28/40 = 28 × 3/40 × 3 = 84/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
420/120 - 84/120 = 420 - 84/120 = 336/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 14/5
- In mixed form: 24/5
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