Subtract 40/8 from 1/14
1st number: 1/14, 2nd number: 5 0/8
1/14 - 40/8 is -69/14.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 8 is 56
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 4 = 56,
1/14 = 1 × 4/14 × 4 = 4/56 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 7 = 56,
40/8 = 40 × 7/8 × 7 = 280/56 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4/56 - 280/56 = 4 - 280/56 = -276/56 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -69/14
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