Subtract 12/40 from 9/14
9/14 - 12/40 is 12/35.
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,
9/14 = 9 × 20/14 × 20 = 180/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
12/40 = 12 × 7/40 × 7 = 84/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
180/280 - 84/280 = 180 - 84/280 = 96/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 12/35
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