Subtract 21/35 from 40/20
1st number: 2 0/20, 2nd number: 21/35
40/20 - 21/35 is 7/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 35 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
40/20 = 40 × 7/20 × 7 = 280/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
21/35 = 21 × 4/35 × 4 = 84/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
280/140 - 84/140 = 280 - 84/140 = 196/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/5
- In mixed form: 12/5
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