Subtract 14/40 from 60/15
1st number: 4 0/15, 2nd number: 14/40
60/15 - 14/40 is 73/20.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 40 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 8 = 120,
60/15 = 60 × 8/15 × 8 = 480/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
14/40 = 14 × 3/40 × 3 = 42/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
480/120 - 42/120 = 480 - 42/120 = 438/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 73/20
- In mixed form: 313/20
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