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Subtract 15/14 from 2/40

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

2/40 - 15/14 is -143/140.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
    2/40 = 2 × 7/40 × 7 = 14/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 20 = 280,
    15/14 = 15 × 20/14 × 20 = 300/280
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    14/280 - 300/280 = 14 - 300/280 = -286/280
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -143/140

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