Subtract 21/84 from 40/21
1st number: 1 19/21, 2nd number: 21/84
40/21 - 21/84 is 139/84.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 84 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 4 = 84,
40/21 = 40 × 4/21 × 4 = 160/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
21/84 = 21 × 1/84 × 1 = 21/84 - Subtract the two like fractions:
160/84 - 21/84 = 160 - 21/84 = 139/84 - In mixed form: 155/84
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