Subtract 15/56 from 40/21
1st number: 1 19/21, 2nd number: 15/56
40/21 - 15/56 is 275/168.
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,
15/56 = 15 × 3/56 × 3 = 45/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
320/168 - 45/168 = 320 - 45/168 = 275/168 - In mixed form: 1107/168
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