Subtract 75/14 from 40/4
1st number: 10 0/4, 2nd number: 5 5/14
40/4 - 75/14 is 65/14.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 14 is 28
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 28 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 7 = 28,
40/4 = 40 × 7/4 × 7 = 280/28 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 2 = 28,
75/14 = 75 × 2/14 × 2 = 150/28 - Subtract the two like fractions:
280/28 - 150/28 = 280 - 150/28 = 130/28 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 65/14
- In mixed form: 49/14
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