Subtract 12/40 from 75/14
1st number: 5 5/14, 2nd number: 12/40
75/14 - 12/40 is 177/35.
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,
75/14 = 75 × 20/14 × 20 = 1500/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
12/40 = 12 × 7/40 × 7 = 84/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1500/280 - 84/280 = 1500 - 84/280 = 1416/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 177/35
- In mixed form: 52/35
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