Subtract 40/75 from 14/20
14/20 - 40/75 is 1/6.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 75 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 15 = 300,
14/20 = 14 × 15/20 × 15 = 210/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
40/75 = 40 × 4/75 × 4 = 160/300 - Subtract the two like fractions:
210/300 - 160/300 = 210 - 160/300 = 50/300 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/6
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