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Subtract 1/40 from 15/14

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

15/14 - 1/40 is 293/280.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 40 is 280

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 20 = 280,
    15/14 = 15 × 20/14 × 20 = 300/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
    1/40 = 1 × 7/40 × 7 = 7/280
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    300/280 - 7/280 = 300 - 7/280 = 293/280
  5. In mixed form: 113/280

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