Subtract 40/54 from 9/21
9/21 - 40/54 is -59/189.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 54 is 378
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 378 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 18 = 378,
9/21 = 9 × 18/21 × 18 = 162/378 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 7 = 378,
40/54 = 40 × 7/54 × 7 = 280/378 - Subtract the two like fractions:
162/378 - 280/378 = 162 - 280/378 = -118/378 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -59/189
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