Subtract 6/21 from 40/14
1st number: 2 12/14, 2nd number: 6/21
40/14 - 6/21 is 18/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 21 is 42
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 3 = 42,
40/14 = 40 × 3/14 × 3 = 120/42 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 2 = 42,
6/21 = 6 × 2/21 × 2 = 12/42 - Subtract the two like fractions:
120/42 - 12/42 = 120 - 12/42 = 108/42 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 18/7
- In mixed form: 24/7
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