Subtract 28/30 from 40/14
1st number: 2 12/14, 2nd number: 28/30
40/14 - 28/30 is 202/105.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 30 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 15 = 210,
40/14 = 40 × 15/14 × 15 = 600/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
28/30 = 28 × 7/30 × 7 = 196/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
600/210 - 196/210 = 600 - 196/210 = 404/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 202/105
- In mixed form: 197/105
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