Subtract 21/40 from 42/6
1st number: 7 0/6, 2nd number: 21/40
42/6 - 21/40 is 259/40.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 40 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 20 = 120,
42/6 = 42 × 20/6 × 20 = 840/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
21/40 = 21 × 3/40 × 3 = 63/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
840/120 - 63/120 = 840 - 63/120 = 777/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 259/40
- In mixed form: 619/40
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