Subtract 12/25 from 40/21
1st number: 1 19/21, 2nd number: 12/25
40/21 - 12/25 is 748/525.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 25 is 525
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 525 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 25 = 525,
40/21 = 40 × 25/21 × 25 = 1000/525 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 21 = 525,
12/25 = 12 × 21/25 × 21 = 252/525 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1000/525 - 252/525 = 1000 - 252/525 = 748/525 - In mixed form: 1223/525
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