Subtract 3/40 from 75/14
1st number: 5 5/14, 2nd number: 3/40
75/14 - 3/40 is 1479/280.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 40 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 20 = 280,
75/14 = 75 × 20/14 × 20 = 1500/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
3/40 = 3 × 7/40 × 7 = 21/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1500/280 - 21/280 = 1500 - 21/280 = 1479/280 - In mixed form: 579/280
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