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Subtract 5/25 from 40/21

1st number: 1 19/21, 2nd number: 5/25

40/21 - 5/25 is 179/105.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 25 = 525,
    40/21 = 40 × 25/21 × 25 = 1000/525
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 21 = 525,
    5/25 = 5 × 21/25 × 21 = 105/525
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1000/525 - 105/525 = 1000 - 105/525 = 895/525
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 179/105
  6. In mixed form: 174/105

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