Subtract 14/48 from 1/40
1/40 - 14/48 is -4/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 48 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 6 = 240,
1/40 = 1 × 6/40 × 6 = 6/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
14/48 = 14 × 5/48 × 5 = 70/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
6/240 - 70/240 = 6 - 70/240 = -64/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -4/15
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