Subtract 27/14 from 40/28
1st number: 1 12/28, 2nd number: 1 13/14
40/28 - 27/14 is -1/2.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 14 is 28
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 28 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 1 = 28,
40/28 = 40 × 1/28 × 1 = 40/28 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 2 = 28,
27/14 = 27 × 2/14 × 2 = 54/28 - Subtract the two like fractions:
40/28 - 54/28 = 40 - 54/28 = -14/28 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/2
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