Subtract 21/14 from 40/12
1st number: 3 4/12, 2nd number: 1 7/14
40/12 - 21/14 is 11/6.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 14 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
40/12 = 40 × 7/12 × 7 = 280/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 6 = 84,
21/14 = 21 × 6/14 × 6 = 126/84 - Subtract the two like fractions:
280/84 - 126/84 = 280 - 126/84 = 154/84 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/6
- In mixed form: 15/6
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