Subtract 40/25 from 3/14
1st number: 3/14, 2nd number: 1 15/25
3/14 - 40/25 is -97/70.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 25 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 25 = 350,
3/14 = 3 × 25/14 × 25 = 75/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 14 = 350,
40/25 = 40 × 14/25 × 14 = 560/350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
75/350 - 560/350 = 75 - 560/350 = -485/350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -97/70
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