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Subtract 35/14 from 40/16

1st number: 2 8/16, 2nd number: 2 7/14

40/16 - 35/14 is 0/1.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 16 and 14 is 112

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
    40/16 = 40 × 7/16 × 7 = 280/112
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 8 = 112,
    35/14 = 35 × 8/14 × 8 = 280/112
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    280/112 - 280/112 = 280 - 280/112 = 0/112
  5. The answer is 0

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