Subtract 3/21 from 40/5
1st number: 8 0/5, 2nd number: 3/21
40/5 - 3/21 is 55/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 21 is 105
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 21 = 105,
40/5 = 40 × 21/5 × 21 = 840/105 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 5 = 105,
3/21 = 3 × 5/21 × 5 = 15/105 - Subtract the two like fractions:
840/105 - 15/105 = 840 - 15/105 = 825/105 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 55/7
- In mixed form: 76/7
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