Subtract 12/14 from 40/21
1st number: 1 19/21, 2nd number: 12/14
40/21 - 12/14 is 22/21.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 14 is 42
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 2 = 42,
40/21 = 40 × 2/21 × 2 = 80/42 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 3 = 42,
12/14 = 12 × 3/14 × 3 = 36/42 - Subtract the two like fractions:
80/42 - 36/42 = 80 - 36/42 = 44/42 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 22/21
- In mixed form: 11/21
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