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
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 84 = 2100,
40/25 = 40 × 84/25 × 84 = 3360/2100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 25 = 2100,
5/84 = 5 × 25/84 × 25 = 125/2100 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3360/2100 - 125/2100 = 3360 - 125/2100 = 3235/2100 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 647/420
- In mixed form: 1227/420
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