Subtract 16/42 from 40/21
1st number: 1 19/21, 2nd number: 16/42
40/21 - 16/42 is 32/21.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 42 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 42 × 1 = 42,
16/42 = 16 × 1/42 × 1 = 16/42 - Subtract the two like fractions:
80/42 - 16/42 = 80 - 16/42 = 64/42 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 32/21
- In mixed form: 111/21
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