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Subtract 10/84 from 40/25

1st number: 1 15/25, 2nd number: 10/84

40/25 - 10/84 is 311/210.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 84 is 2100

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2100
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 84 = 2100,
    40/25 = 40 × 84/25 × 84 = 3360/2100
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 25 = 2100,
    10/84 = 10 × 25/84 × 25 = 250/2100
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    3360/2100 - 250/2100 = 3360 - 250/2100 = 3110/2100
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 311/210
  6. In mixed form: 1101/210

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