Answers

Subtract 35/14 from 20/40

1^st number: 20/40, 2^nd number: 2 7/14

20/40 - 35/14 is -2/1.

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,
   20/40 = 20 × 7/40 × 7 = 140/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 20 = 280,
   35/14 = 35 × 20/14 × 20 = 700/280
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   140/280 - 700/280 = 140 - 700/280 = -560/280
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -2/1

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