Answers

Subtract 40/12 from 14/2

1^st number: 7 0/2, 2^nd number: 3 4/12

14/2 - 40/12 is 11/3.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 12 is 12
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 6 = 12,
   14/2 = 14 × 6/2 × 6 = 84/12
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 1 = 12,
   40/12 = 40 × 1/12 × 1 = 40/12
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   84/12 - 40/12 = 84 - 40/12 = 44/12
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/3
6. In mixed form: 32/3

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