Subtract 5/49 from 40/14
1st number: 2 12/14, 2nd number: 5/49
40/14 - 5/49 is 135/49.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 49 is 98
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 98 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 7 = 98,
40/14 = 40 × 7/14 × 7 = 280/98 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 2 = 98,
5/49 = 5 × 2/49 × 2 = 10/98 - Subtract the two like fractions:
280/98 - 10/98 = 280 - 10/98 = 270/98 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 135/49
- In mixed form: 237/49
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