Subtract 40/14 from 2/9
1st number: 2/9, 2nd number: 2 12/14
2/9 - 40/14 is -166/63.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 14 is 126
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 14 = 126,
2/9 = 2 × 14/9 × 14 = 28/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 9 = 126,
40/14 = 40 × 9/14 × 9 = 360/126 - Subtract the two like fractions:
28/126 - 360/126 = 28 - 360/126 = -332/126 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -166/63
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