Subtract 20/40 from 30/14
1st number: 2 2/14, 2nd number: 20/40
30/14 - 20/40 is 23/14.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 20 = 280,
30/14 = 30 × 20/14 × 20 = 600/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
20/40 = 20 × 7/40 × 7 = 140/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
600/280 - 140/280 = 600 - 140/280 = 460/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 23/14
- In mixed form: 19/14
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