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Subtract 21/40 from 49/12

1st number: 4 1/12, 2nd number: 21/40

49/12 - 21/40 is 427/120.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 40 is 120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 10 = 120,
    49/12 = 49 × 10/12 × 10 = 490/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
    21/40 = 21 × 3/40 × 3 = 63/120
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    490/120 - 63/120 = 490 - 63/120 = 427/120
  5. In mixed form: 367/120

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