Subtract 50/35 from 40/21
1st number: 1 19/21, 2nd number: 1 15/35
40/21 - 50/35 is 10/21.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 35 is 105
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 5 = 105,
40/21 = 40 × 5/21 × 5 = 200/105 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 3 = 105,
50/35 = 50 × 3/35 × 3 = 150/105 - Subtract the two like fractions:
200/105 - 150/105 = 200 - 150/105 = 50/105 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 10/21
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