Answers

Subtract 40/60 from 14/21

14/21 - 40/60 is 0/1.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 21 and 60 is 420
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 20 = 420,
   14/21 = 14 × 20/21 × 20 = 280/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
   40/60 = 40 × 7/60 × 7 = 280/420
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   280/420 - 280/420 = 280 - 280/420 = 0/420
5. The answer is 0

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