Subtract 15/45 from 40/14
1st number: 2 12/14, 2nd number: 15/45
40/14 - 15/45 is 53/21.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 45 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 45 = 630,
40/14 = 40 × 45/14 × 45 = 1800/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
15/45 = 15 × 14/45 × 14 = 210/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1800/630 - 210/630 = 1800 - 210/630 = 1590/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 53/21
- In mixed form: 211/21
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