Subtract 2/40 from 14/75
14/75 - 2/40 is 41/300.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 40 is 600
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 8 = 600,
14/75 = 14 × 8/75 × 8 = 112/600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 15 = 600,
2/40 = 2 × 15/40 × 15 = 30/600 - Subtract the two like fractions:
112/600 - 30/600 = 112 - 30/600 = 82/600 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 41/300
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