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Subtract 3/14 from 40/18

1st number: 2 4/18, 2nd number: 3/14

40/18 - 3/14 is 253/126.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 14 is 126

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
    40/18 = 40 × 7/18 × 7 = 280/126
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 9 = 126,
    3/14 = 3 × 9/14 × 9 = 27/126
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    280/126 - 27/126 = 280 - 27/126 = 253/126
  5. In mixed form: 21/126

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