Subtract 42/40 from 14/2
1st number: 7 0/2, 2nd number: 1 2/40
14/2 - 42/40 is 119/20.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 40 is 40
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 20 = 40,
14/2 = 14 × 20/2 × 20 = 280/40 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 1 = 40,
42/40 = 42 × 1/40 × 1 = 42/40 - Subtract the two like fractions:
280/40 - 42/40 = 280 - 42/40 = 238/40 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 119/20
- In mixed form: 519/20
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