Subtract 40/24 from 3/14
1st number: 3/14, 2nd number: 1 16/24
3/14 - 40/24 is -61/42.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 24 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 12 = 168,
3/14 = 3 × 12/14 × 12 = 36/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
40/24 = 40 × 7/24 × 7 = 280/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
36/168 - 280/168 = 36 - 280/168 = -244/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -61/42
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