Subtract 2/21 from 40/18
1st number: 2 4/18, 2nd number: 2/21
40/18 - 2/21 is 134/63.
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,
2/21 = 2 × 6/21 × 6 = 12/126 - Subtract the two like fractions:
280/126 - 12/126 = 280 - 12/126 = 268/126 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 134/63
- In mixed form: 28/63
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