Subtract 21/40 from 5/3
1st number: 1 2/3, 2nd number: 21/40
53 - 2140 is 137120.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 40 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 40 = 120,
53 = 5 × 403 × 40 = 200120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
2140 = 21 × 340 × 3 = 63120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
200120 - 63120 = 200 - 63120 = 137120 - In mixed form: 117120
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