Subtract 10/56 from 40/21
1st number: 1 19/21, 2nd number: 10/56
40/21 - 10/56 is 145/84.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 56 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 8 = 168,
40/21 = 40 × 8/21 × 8 = 320/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
10/56 = 10 × 3/56 × 3 = 30/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
320/168 - 30/168 = 320 - 30/168 = 290/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 145/84
- In mixed form: 161/84
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