Subtract 40/60 from 28/14
1st number: 2 0/14, 2nd number: 40/60
28/14 - 40/60 is 4/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 60 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 30 = 420,
28/14 = 28 × 30/14 × 30 = 840/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
40/60 = 40 × 7/60 × 7 = 280/420 - Subtract the two like fractions:
840/420 - 280/420 = 840 - 280/420 = 560/420 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 4/3
- In mixed form: 11/3
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