Subtract 8/14 from 40/25
1st number: 1 15/25, 2nd number: 8/14
40/25 - 8/14 is 36/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 14 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 14 = 350,
40/25 = 40 × 14/25 × 14 = 560/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 25 = 350,
8/14 = 8 × 25/14 × 25 = 200/350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
560/350 - 200/350 = 560 - 200/350 = 360/350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 36/35
- In mixed form: 11/35
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