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Subtract 40/14 from 35/72

1st number: 35/72, 2nd number: 2 12/14

35/72 - 40/14 is -1195/504.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 72 and 14 is 504

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
    35/72 = 35 × 7/72 × 7 = 245/504
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 36 = 504,
    40/14 = 40 × 36/14 × 36 = 1440/504
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    245/504 - 1440/504 = 245 - 1440/504 = -1195/504

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