Subtract 10/14 from 50/40
1st number: 1 10/40, 2nd number: 10/14
50/40 - 10/14 is 15/28.
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,
50/40 = 50 × 7/40 × 7 = 350/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 20 = 280,
10/14 = 10 × 20/14 × 20 = 200/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
350/280 - 200/280 = 350 - 200/280 = 150/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 15/28
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