Subtract 32/40 from 3/14
3/14 - 32/40 is -41/70.
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,
3/14 = 3 × 20/14 × 20 = 60/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
32/40 = 32 × 7/40 × 7 = 224/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
60/280 - 224/280 = 60 - 224/280 = -164/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -41/70
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