Subtract 40/25 from 49/14
1st number: 3 7/14, 2nd number: 1 15/25
49/14 - 40/25 is 19/10.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 25 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 25 = 350,
49/14 = 49 × 25/14 × 25 = 1225/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 14 = 350,
40/25 = 40 × 14/25 × 14 = 560/350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1225/350 - 560/350 = 1225 - 560/350 = 665/350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/10
- In mixed form: 19/10
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