Subtract 15/7 from 14/40
1st number: 14/40, 2nd number: 2 1/7
14/40 - 15/7 is -251/140.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 7 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
14/40 = 14 × 7/40 × 7 = 98/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 40 = 280,
15/7 = 15 × 40/7 × 40 = 600/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
98/280 - 600/280 = 98 - 600/280 = -502/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -251/140
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