Subtract 12/14 from 40/3
1st number: 13 1/3, 2nd number: 12/14
40/3 - 12/14 is 262/21.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 14 is 42
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 14 = 42,
40/3 = 40 × 14/3 × 14 = 560/42 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 3 = 42,
12/14 = 12 × 3/14 × 3 = 36/42 - Subtract the two like fractions:
560/42 - 36/42 = 560 - 36/42 = 524/42 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 262/21
- In mixed form: 1210/21
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