Subtract 12/40 from 60/21
1st number: 2 18/21, 2nd number: 12/40
60/21 - 12/40 is 179/70.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 40 is 840
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 40 = 840,
60/21 = 60 × 40/21 × 40 = 2400/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 21 = 840,
12/40 = 12 × 21/40 × 21 = 252/840 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2400/840 - 252/840 = 2400 - 252/840 = 2148/840 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 179/70
- In mixed form: 239/70
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