Subtract 2/40 from 14/32
14/32 - 2/40 is 31/80.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 40 is 160
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
14/32 = 14 × 5/32 × 5 = 70/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 4 = 160,
2/40 = 2 × 4/40 × 4 = 8/160 - Subtract the two like fractions:
70/160 - 8/160 = 70 - 8/160 = 62/160 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 31/80
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