Subtract 40/14 from 20/5
1st number: 4 0/5, 2nd number: 2 12/14
20/5 - 40/14 is 8/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 14 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 14 = 70,
20/5 = 20 × 14/5 × 14 = 280/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 5 = 70,
40/14 = 40 × 5/14 × 5 = 200/70 - Subtract the two like fractions:
280/70 - 200/70 = 280 - 200/70 = 80/70 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 8/7
- In mixed form: 11/7
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