Subtract 14/18 from 1/40
1/40 - 14/18 is -271/360.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 18 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
1/40 = 1 × 9/40 × 9 = 9/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 20 = 360,
14/18 = 14 × 20/18 × 20 = 280/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
9/360 - 280/360 = 9 - 280/360 = -271/360
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