Subtract 40/14 from 30/12
1st number: 2 6/12, 2nd number: 2 12/14
30/12 - 40/14 is -5/14.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 14 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
30/12 = 30 × 7/12 × 7 = 210/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 6 = 84,
40/14 = 40 × 6/14 × 6 = 240/84 - Subtract the two like fractions:
210/84 - 240/84 = 210 - 240/84 = -30/84 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/14
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