Subtract 21/30 from 40/10
1st number: 4 0/10, 2nd number: 21/30
40/10 - 21/30 is 33/10.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 30 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
40/10 = 40 × 3/10 × 3 = 120/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
21/30 = 21 × 1/30 × 1 = 21/30 - Subtract the two like fractions:
120/30 - 21/30 = 120 - 21/30 = 99/30 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 33/10
- In mixed form: 33/10
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