Subtract 21/20 from 40/12
1st number: 3 4/12, 2nd number: 1 1/20
40/12 - 21/20 is 137/60.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 20 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
40/12 = 40 × 5/12 × 5 = 200/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
21/20 = 21 × 3/20 × 3 = 63/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
200/60 - 63/60 = 200 - 63/60 = 137/60 - In mixed form: 217/60
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