Subtract 40/25 from 84/3
1st number: 28 0/3, 2nd number: 1 15/25
84/3 - 40/25 is 132/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 25 is 75
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 75 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 25 = 75,
84/3 = 84 × 25/3 × 25 = 2100/75 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 3 = 75,
40/25 = 40 × 3/25 × 3 = 120/75 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2100/75 - 120/75 = 2100 - 120/75 = 1980/75 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 132/5
- In mixed form: 262/5
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