Subtract 40/12 from 3/14
1st number: 3/14, 2nd number: 3 4/12
3/14 - 40/12 is -131/42.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 12 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 6 = 84,
3/14 = 3 × 6/14 × 6 = 18/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
40/12 = 40 × 7/12 × 7 = 280/84 - Subtract the two like fractions:
18/84 - 280/84 = 18 - 280/84 = -262/84 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -131/42
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