Subtract 40/20 from 40/14
1st number: 2 12/14, 2nd number: 2 0/20
40/14 - 40/20 is 6/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 20 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 10 = 140,
40/14 = 40 × 10/14 × 10 = 400/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
40/20 = 40 × 7/20 × 7 = 280/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
400/140 - 280/140 = 400 - 280/140 = 120/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 6/7
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