Subtract 84/40 from 32/3
1st number: 10 2/3, 2nd number: 2 4/40
32/3 - 84/40 is 257/30.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 40 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 40 = 120,
32/3 = 32 × 40/3 × 40 = 1280/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
84/40 = 84 × 3/40 × 3 = 252/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1280/120 - 252/120 = 1280 - 252/120 = 1028/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 257/30
- In mixed form: 817/30
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