Subtract 40/20 from 56/14
1st number: 4 0/14, 2nd number: 2 0/20
56/14 - 40/20 is 2/1.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 20 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 10 = 140,
56/14 = 56 × 10/14 × 10 = 560/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
40/20 = 40 × 7/20 × 7 = 280/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
560/140 - 280/140 = 560 - 280/140 = 280/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2/1
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