Subtract 18/14 from 5/40
1st number: 5/40, 2nd number: 1 4/14
5/40 - 18/14 is -65/56.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 14 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
5/40 = 5 × 7/40 × 7 = 35/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 20 = 280,
18/14 = 18 × 20/14 × 20 = 360/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
35/280 - 360/280 = 35 - 360/280 = -325/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -65/56
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