Answers

Subtract 75/81 from 40/14

1^st number: 2 12/14, 2^nd number: 75/81

40/14 - 75/81 is 365/189.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. 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
2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 81 = 1134,
   40/14 = 40 × 81/14 × 81 = 3240/1134
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 14 = 1134,
   75/81 = 75 × 14/81 × 14 = 1050/1134
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   3240/1134 - 1050/1134 = 3240 - 1050/1134 = 2190/1134
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 365/189
6. In mixed form: 1176/189

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