Subtract 21/49 from 70/40
1st number: 1 30/40, 2nd number: 21/49
70/40 - 21/49 is 37/28.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 49 is 1960
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1960 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 49 = 1960,
70/40 = 70 × 49/40 × 49 = 3430/1960 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 40 = 1960,
21/49 = 21 × 40/49 × 40 = 840/1960 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3430/1960 - 840/1960 = 3430 - 840/1960 = 2590/1960 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 37/28
- In mixed form: 19/28
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