Subtract 49/40 from 6/14
1st number: 6/14, 2nd number: 1 9/40
6/14 - 49/40 is -223/280.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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,
6/14 = 6 × 20/14 × 20 = 120/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
49/40 = 49 × 7/40 × 7 = 343/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
120/280 - 343/280 = 120 - 343/280 = -223/280
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