Subtract 40/14 from 14/6
1st number: 2 2/6, 2nd number: 2 12/14
14/6 - 40/14 is -11/21.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 14 is 42
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 7 = 42,
14/6 = 14 × 7/6 × 7 = 98/42 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 3 = 42,
40/14 = 40 × 3/14 × 3 = 120/42 - Subtract the two like fractions:
98/42 - 120/42 = 98 - 120/42 = -22/42 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/21
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