Subtract 2/84 from 14/40
14/40 - 2/84 is 137/420.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 84 is 840
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 21 = 840,
14/40 = 14 × 21/40 × 21 = 294/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 10 = 840,
2/84 = 2 × 10/84 × 10 = 20/840 - Subtract the two like fractions:
294/840 - 20/840 = 294 - 20/840 = 274/840 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 137/420
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