Subtract 3/14 from 14/40, Solve 14/40

Subtract 3/14 from 14/40

14/40 - 3/14 is 19/140.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 14 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 14 × 20 = 280,
3/14 = 3 × 20/14 × 20 = 60/280
Subtract the two like fractions:
98/280 - 60/280 = 98 - 60/280 = 38/280
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/140

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