Subtract 96/21 from 40/15
1st number: 2 10/15, 2nd number: 4 12/21
40/15 - 96/21 is -40/21.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 21 is 105
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 7 = 105,
40/15 = 40 × 7/15 × 7 = 280/105 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 5 = 105,
96/21 = 96 × 5/21 × 5 = 480/105 - Subtract the two like fractions:
280/105 - 480/105 = 280 - 480/105 = -200/105 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -40/21
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