Subtract 14/40 from 18/56
18/56 - 14/40 is -1/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 40 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
18/56 = 18 × 5/56 × 5 = 90/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
14/40 = 14 × 7/40 × 7 = 98/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
90/280 - 98/280 = 90 - 98/280 = -8/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/35
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