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Subtract 14/40 from 10/7

1st number: 1 3/7, 2nd number: 14/40

10/7 - 14/40 is 151/140.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 7 and 40 is 280

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 40 = 280,
    10/7 = 10 × 40/7 × 40 = 400/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
    14/40 = 14 × 7/40 × 7 = 98/280
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    400/280 - 98/280 = 400 - 98/280 = 302/280
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 151/140
  6. In mixed form: 111/140

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