Subtract 14/8 from 40/70
1st number: 40/70, 2nd number: 1 6/8
40/70 - 14/8 is -33/28.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 8 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
40/70 = 40 × 4/70 × 4 = 160/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
14/8 = 14 × 35/8 × 35 = 490/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
160/280 - 490/280 = 160 - 490/280 = -330/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -33/28
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