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Subtract 14/16 from 3/40

3/40 - 14/16 is -4/5.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 40 and 16 is 80

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 2 = 80,
    3/40 = 3 × 2/40 × 2 = 6/80
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
    14/16 = 14 × 5/16 × 5 = 70/80
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    6/80 - 70/80 = 6 - 70/80 = -64/80
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -4/5

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