Subtract 10/40 from 45/14, Solve 3 3/14

Subtract 10/40 from 45/14

1^st number: 3 3/14, 2^nd number: 10/40

45/14 - 10/40 is 83/28.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 40 is 280

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 20 = 280,
45/14 = 45 × 20/14 × 20 = 900/280
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
10/40 = 10 × 7/40 × 7 = 70/280
Subtract the two like fractions:
900/280 - 70/280 = 900 - 70/280 = 830/280
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 83/28
In mixed form: 227/28

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