Subtract 25/14 from 15/40
1st number: 15/40, 2nd number: 1 11/14
15/40 - 25/14 is -79/56.
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,
15/40 = 15 × 7/40 × 7 = 105/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 20 = 280,
25/14 = 25 × 20/14 × 20 = 500/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
105/280 - 500/280 = 105 - 500/280 = -395/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -79/56
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