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Subtract 32/18 from 14/40

1st number: 14/40, 2nd number: 1 14/18

14/40 - 32/18 is -257/180.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 40 and 18 is 360

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
    14/40 = 14 × 9/40 × 9 = 126/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 20 = 360,
    32/18 = 32 × 20/18 × 20 = 640/360
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    126/360 - 640/360 = 126 - 640/360 = -514/360
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -257/180

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