Subtract 10/21 from 40/35
1st number: 1 5/35, 2nd number: 10/21
40/35 - 10/21 is 2/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 21 is 105
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 3 = 105,
40/35 = 40 × 3/35 × 3 = 120/105 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 5 = 105,
10/21 = 10 × 5/21 × 5 = 50/105 - Subtract the two like fractions:
120/105 - 50/105 = 120 - 50/105 = 70/105 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2/3
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