Subtract 15/40 from 8/14
8/14 - 15/40 is 11/56.
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,
8/14 = 8 × 20/14 × 20 = 160/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
15/40 = 15 × 7/40 × 7 = 105/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
160/280 - 105/280 = 160 - 105/280 = 55/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/56
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