Subtract 14/40 from 21/9
1st number: 2 3/9, 2nd number: 14/40
21/9 - 14/40 is 119/60.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 40 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 40 = 360,
21/9 = 21 × 40/9 × 40 = 840/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
14/40 = 14 × 9/40 × 9 = 126/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
840/360 - 126/360 = 840 - 126/360 = 714/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 119/60
- In mixed form: 159/60
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