Subtract 4/14 from 54/40
1st number: 1 14/40, 2nd number: 4/14
54/40 - 4/14 is 149/140.
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,
54/40 = 54 × 7/40 × 7 = 378/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 20 = 280,
4/14 = 4 × 20/14 × 20 = 80/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
378/280 - 80/280 = 378 - 80/280 = 298/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 149/140
- In mixed form: 19/140
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