Subtract 28/40 from 32/21
1st number: 1 11/21, 2nd number: 28/40
32/21 - 28/40 is 173/210.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 40 is 840
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 40 = 840,
32/21 = 32 × 40/21 × 40 = 1280/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 21 = 840,
28/40 = 28 × 21/40 × 21 = 588/840 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1280/840 - 588/840 = 1280 - 588/840 = 692/840 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 173/210
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