Subtract 4/14 from 40/2
1st number: 20 0/2, 2nd number: 4/14
40/2 - 4/14 is 138/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 14 is 14
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 14 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 7 = 14,
40/2 = 40 × 7/2 × 7 = 280/14 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 1 = 14,
4/14 = 4 × 1/14 × 1 = 4/14 - Subtract the two like fractions:
280/14 - 4/14 = 280 - 4/14 = 276/14 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 138/7
- In mixed form: 195/7
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