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Subtract 5/84 from 40/25

1st number: 1 15/25, 2nd number: 5/84

40/25 - 5/84 is 647/420.

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,
    5/84 = 5 × 25/84 × 25 = 125/2100
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    3360/2100 - 125/2100 = 3360 - 125/2100 = 3235/2100
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 647/420
  6. In mixed form: 1227/420

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