Subtract 40/14 from 10/15
1st number: 10/15, 2nd number: 2 12/14
10/15 - 40/14 is -46/21.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 14 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 14 = 210,
10/15 = 10 × 14/15 × 14 = 140/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 15 = 210,
40/14 = 40 × 15/14 × 15 = 600/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
140/210 - 600/210 = 140 - 600/210 = -460/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -46/21
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