Subtract 14/56 from 40/12
1st number: 3 4/12, 2nd number: 14/56
40/12 - 14/56 is 37/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 56 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 14 = 168,
40/12 = 40 × 14/12 × 14 = 560/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
14/56 = 14 × 3/56 × 3 = 42/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
560/168 - 42/168 = 560 - 42/168 = 518/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 37/12
- In mixed form: 31/12
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