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
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
40/18 = 40 × 7/18 × 7 = 280/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 9 = 126,
3/14 = 3 × 9/14 × 9 = 27/126 - Subtract the two like fractions:
280/126 - 27/126 = 280 - 27/126 = 253/126 - In mixed form: 21/126
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