Subtract 16/45 from 40/21
1st number: 1 19/21, 2nd number: 16/45
40/21 - 16/45 is 488/315.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 45 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 15 = 315,
40/21 = 40 × 15/21 × 15 = 600/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
16/45 = 16 × 7/45 × 7 = 112/315 - Subtract the two like fractions:
600/315 - 112/315 = 600 - 112/315 = 488/315 - In mixed form: 1173/315
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