Subtract 10/75 from 40/84
40/84 - 10/75 is 12/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 75 is 2100
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2100 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 25 = 2100,
40/84 = 40 × 25/84 × 25 = 1000/2100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 28 = 2100,
10/75 = 10 × 28/75 × 28 = 280/2100 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1000/2100 - 280/2100 = 1000 - 280/2100 = 720/2100 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 12/35
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