Subtract 7/14 from 40/10
1st number: 4 0/10, 2nd number: 7/14
40/10 - 7/14 is 7/2.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 14 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 7 = 70,
40/10 = 40 × 7/10 × 7 = 280/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 5 = 70,
7/14 = 7 × 5/14 × 5 = 35/70 - Subtract the two like fractions:
280/70 - 35/70 = 280 - 35/70 = 245/70 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/2
- In mixed form: 31/2
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