Subtract 5/21 from 40/25
1st number: 1 15/25, 2nd number: 5/21
40/25 - 5/21 is 143/105.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 21 is 525
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 525 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 21 = 525,
40/25 = 40 × 21/25 × 21 = 840/525 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 25 = 525,
5/21 = 5 × 25/21 × 25 = 125/525 - Subtract the two like fractions:
840/525 - 125/525 = 840 - 125/525 = 715/525 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 143/105
- In mixed form: 138/105
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