Subtract 45/14 from 40/5
1st number: 8 0/5, 2nd number: 3 3/14
40/5 - 45/14 is 67/14.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 14 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 14 = 70,
40/5 = 40 × 14/5 × 14 = 560/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 5 = 70,
45/14 = 45 × 5/14 × 5 = 225/70 - Subtract the two like fractions:
560/70 - 225/70 = 560 - 225/70 = 335/70 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 67/14
- In mixed form: 411/14
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