Subtract 70/40 from 72/14
1st number: 5 2/14, 2nd number: 1 30/40
72/14 - 70/40 is 95/28.
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,
72/14 = 72 × 20/14 × 20 = 1440/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
70/40 = 70 × 7/40 × 7 = 490/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1440/280 - 490/280 = 1440 - 490/280 = 950/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 95/28
- In mixed form: 311/28
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