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Subtract 40/84 from 60/25

1st number: 2 10/25, 2nd number: 40/84

60/25 - 40/84 is 202/105.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 84 is 2100

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2100
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 84 = 2100,
    60/25 = 60 × 84/25 × 84 = 5040/2100
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 25 = 2100,
    40/84 = 40 × 25/84 × 25 = 1000/2100
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    5040/2100 - 1000/2100 = 5040 - 1000/2100 = 4040/2100
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 202/105
  6. In mixed form: 197/105

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