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Subtract 2/40 from 25/14

1st number: 1 11/14, 2nd number: 2/40

25/14 - 2/40 is 243/140.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 20 = 280,
    25/14 = 25 × 20/14 × 20 = 500/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
    2/40 = 2 × 7/40 × 7 = 14/280
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    500/280 - 14/280 = 500 - 14/280 = 486/280
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 243/140
  6. In mixed form: 1103/140

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