Subtract 21/40 from 45/10
1st number: 4 5/10, 2nd number: 21/40
45/10 - 21/40 is 159/40.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 40 is 40
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 4 = 40,
45/10 = 45 × 4/10 × 4 = 180/40 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 1 = 40,
21/40 = 21 × 1/40 × 1 = 21/40 - Subtract the two like fractions:
180/40 - 21/40 = 180 - 21/40 = 159/40 - In mixed form: 339/40
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