Subtract 40/70 from 1/14
1/14 - 40/70 is -1/2.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 70 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 5 = 70,
1/14 = 1 × 5/14 × 5 = 5/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 1 = 70,
40/70 = 40 × 1/70 × 1 = 40/70 - Subtract the two like fractions:
5/70 - 40/70 = 5 - 40/70 = -35/70 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/2
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