Subtract 21/70 from 6/40
6/40 - 21/70 is -3/20.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 70 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
6/40 = 6 × 7/40 × 7 = 42/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
21/70 = 21 × 4/70 × 4 = 84/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
42/280 - 84/280 = 42 - 84/280 = -42/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -3/20
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