Subtract 42/14 from 14/40
1st number: 14/40, 2nd number: 3 0/14
14/40 - 42/14 is -53/20.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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,
42/14 = 42 × 20/14 × 20 = 840/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
98/280 - 840/280 = 98 - 840/280 = -742/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -53/20
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