Subtract 2/40 from 15/14
1st number: 1 1/14, 2nd number: 2/40
15/14 - 2/40 is 143/140.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 40 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 20 = 280,
15/14 = 15 × 20/14 × 20 = 300/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
2/40 = 2 × 7/40 × 7 = 14/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
300/280 - 14/280 = 300 - 14/280 = 286/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 143/140
- In mixed form: 13/140
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