Subtract 21/40 from 49/32
1st number: 1 17/32, 2nd number: 21/40
49/32 - 21/40 is 161/160.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 40 is 160
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
49/32 = 49 × 5/32 × 5 = 245/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 4 = 160,
21/40 = 21 × 4/40 × 4 = 84/160 - Subtract the two like fractions:
245/160 - 84/160 = 245 - 84/160 = 161/160 - In mixed form: 11/160
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