Subtract 15/28 from 40/14
1st number: 2 12/14, 2nd number: 15/28
40/14 - 15/28 is 65/28.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 28 is 28
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 28 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 2 = 28,
40/14 = 40 × 2/14 × 2 = 80/28 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 1 = 28,
15/28 = 15 × 1/28 × 1 = 15/28 - Subtract the two like fractions:
80/28 - 15/28 = 80 - 15/28 = 65/28 - In mixed form: 29/28
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