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Subtract 7/40 from 32/14

1st number: 2 4/14, 2nd number: 7/40

32/14 - 7/40 is 591/280.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 20 = 280,
    32/14 = 32 × 20/14 × 20 = 640/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
    7/40 = 7 × 7/40 × 7 = 49/280
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    640/280 - 49/280 = 640 - 49/280 = 591/280
  5. In mixed form: 231/280

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