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Subtract 14/10 from 40/15

1st number: 2 10/15, 2nd number: 1 4/10

40/15 - 14/10 is 19/15.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 10 is 30

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 2 = 30,
    40/15 = 40 × 2/15 × 2 = 80/30
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
    14/10 = 14 × 3/10 × 3 = 42/30
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    80/30 - 42/30 = 80 - 42/30 = 38/30
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/15
  6. In mixed form: 14/15

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