Subtract 14/28 from 40/12
1st number: 3 4/12, 2nd number: 14/28
40/12 - 14/28 is 17/6.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 28 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
40/12 = 40 × 7/12 × 7 = 280/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
14/28 = 14 × 3/28 × 3 = 42/84 - Subtract the two like fractions:
280/84 - 42/84 = 280 - 42/84 = 238/84 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/6
- In mixed form: 25/6
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