Subtract 27/84 from 14/40
14/40 - 27/84 is 1/35.
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,
27/84 = 27 × 10/84 × 10 = 270/840 - Subtract the two like fractions:
294/840 - 270/840 = 294 - 270/840 = 24/840 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/35
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