Subtract 10/12 from 40/21
1st number: 1 19/21, 2nd number: 10/12
40/21 - 10/12 is 15/14.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 12 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 4 = 84,
40/21 = 40 × 4/21 × 4 = 160/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
10/12 = 10 × 7/12 × 7 = 70/84 - Subtract the two like fractions:
160/84 - 70/84 = 160 - 70/84 = 90/84 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 15/14
- In mixed form: 11/14
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