Subtract 4/35 from 40/14
1st number: 2 12/14, 2nd number: 4/35
40/14 - 4/35 is 96/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 35 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 5 = 70,
40/14 = 40 × 5/14 × 5 = 200/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
4/35 = 4 × 2/35 × 2 = 8/70 - Subtract the two like fractions:
200/70 - 8/70 = 200 - 8/70 = 192/70 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 96/35
- In mixed form: 226/35
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