Subtract 40/7 from 14/2
1st number: 7 0/2, 2nd number: 5 5/7
14/2 - 40/7 is 9/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 7 is 14
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 14 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 7 = 14,
14/2 = 14 × 7/2 × 7 = 98/14 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 2 = 14,
40/7 = 40 × 2/7 × 2 = 80/14 - Subtract the two like fractions:
98/14 - 80/14 = 98 - 80/14 = 18/14 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 9/7
- In mixed form: 12/7
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