Subtract 7/40 from 27/14
1st number: 1 13/14, 2nd number: 7/40
27/14 - 7/40 is 491/280.
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,
27/14 = 27 × 20/14 × 20 = 540/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
7/40 = 7 × 7/40 × 7 = 49/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
540/280 - 49/280 = 540 - 49/280 = 491/280 - In mixed form: 1211/280
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