Subtract 40/36 from 15/14
1st number: 1 1/14, 2nd number: 1 4/36
15/14 - 40/36 is -5/126.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 36 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 18 = 252,
15/14 = 15 × 18/14 × 18 = 270/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
40/36 = 40 × 7/36 × 7 = 280/252 - Subtract the two like fractions:
270/252 - 280/252 = 270 - 280/252 = -10/252 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/126
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