Subtract 12/21 from 40/18
1st number: 2 4/18, 2nd number: 12/21
40/18 - 12/21 is 104/63.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 21 is 126
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
40/18 = 40 × 7/18 × 7 = 280/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 6 = 126,
12/21 = 12 × 6/21 × 6 = 72/126 - Subtract the two like fractions:
280/126 - 72/126 = 280 - 72/126 = 208/126 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 104/63
- In mixed form: 141/63
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