Subtract 32/42 from 40/3
1st number: 13 1/3, 2nd number: 32/42
40/3 - 32/42 is 88/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 42 is 42
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 14 = 42,
40/3 = 40 × 14/3 × 14 = 560/42 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 1 = 42,
32/42 = 32 × 1/42 × 1 = 32/42 - Subtract the two like fractions:
560/42 - 32/42 = 560 - 32/42 = 528/42 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 88/7
- In mixed form: 124/7
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