Subtract 70/81 from 40/14
1st number: 2 12/14, 2nd number: 70/81
40/14 - 70/81 is 1130/567.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 81 is 1134
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1134 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 81 = 1134,
40/14 = 40 × 81/14 × 81 = 3240/1134 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 14 = 1134,
70/81 = 70 × 14/81 × 14 = 980/1134 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3240/1134 - 980/1134 = 3240 - 980/1134 = 2260/1134 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1130/567
- In mixed form: 1563/567
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