Subtract 10/40 from 24/14
1st number: 1 10/14, 2nd number: 10/40
24/14 - 10/40 is 41/28.
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,
24/14 = 24 × 20/14 × 20 = 480/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
10/40 = 10 × 7/40 × 7 = 70/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
480/280 - 70/280 = 480 - 70/280 = 410/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 41/28
- In mixed form: 113/28
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