Subtract 40/3 from 14/4
1st number: 3 2/4, 2nd number: 13 1/3
14/4 - 40/3 is -59/6.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 3 is 12
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 3 = 12,
14/4 = 14 × 3/4 × 3 = 42/12 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 4 = 12,
40/3 = 40 × 4/3 × 4 = 160/12 - Subtract the two like fractions:
42/12 - 160/12 = 42 - 160/12 = -118/12 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -59/6
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