Subtract 14/49 from 40/4, Solve 10 0/4

Subtract 14/49 from 40/4

1^st number: 10 0/4, 2^nd number: 14/49

40/4 - 14/49 is 68/7.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 49 is 196

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196
For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 49 = 196,
40/4 = 40 × 49/4 × 49 = 1960/196
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 4 = 196,
14/49 = 14 × 4/49 × 4 = 56/196
Subtract the two like fractions:
1960/196 - 56/196 = 1960 - 56/196 = 1904/196
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 68/7
In mixed form: 95/7

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