Subtract 40/30 from 14/21
1st number: 14/21, 2nd number: 1 10/30
14/21 - 40/30 is -2/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 30 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 10 = 210,
14/21 = 14 × 10/21 × 10 = 140/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
40/30 = 40 × 7/30 × 7 = 280/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
140/210 - 280/210 = 140 - 280/210 = -140/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -2/3
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