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Subtract 63/40 from 6/14

1st number: 6/14, 2nd number: 1 23/40

6/14 - 63/40 is -321/280.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 20 = 280,
    6/14 = 6 × 20/14 × 20 = 120/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
    63/40 = 63 × 7/40 × 7 = 441/280
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    120/280 - 441/280 = 120 - 441/280 = -321/280

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