Subtract 27/40 from 2/14
2/14 - 27/40 is -149/280.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 20 = 280,
2/14 = 2 × 20/14 × 20 = 40/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
27/40 = 27 × 7/40 × 7 = 189/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
40/280 - 189/280 = 40 - 189/280 = -149/280
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