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Subtract 4/40 from 3/14

3/14 - 4/40 is 4/35.

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,
    3/14 = 3 × 20/14 × 20 = 60/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
    4/40 = 4 × 7/40 × 7 = 28/280
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    60/280 - 28/280 = 60 - 28/280 = 32/280
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 4/35

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