Subtract 15/36 from 14/40
14/40 - 15/36 is -1/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 36 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
14/40 = 14 × 9/40 × 9 = 126/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 10 = 360,
15/36 = 15 × 10/36 × 10 = 150/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
126/360 - 150/360 = 126 - 150/360 = -24/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/15
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