Subtract 40/21 from 25/10
1st number: 2 5/10, 2nd number: 1 19/21
25/10 - 40/21 is 25/42.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 21 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 21 = 210,
25/10 = 25 × 21/10 × 21 = 525/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 10 = 210,
40/21 = 40 × 10/21 × 10 = 400/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
525/210 - 400/210 = 525 - 400/210 = 125/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 25/42
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