Subtract 14/6 from 75/40
1st number: 1 35/40, 2nd number: 2 2/6
75/40 - 14/6 is -11/24.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 6 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
75/40 = 75 × 3/40 × 3 = 225/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 20 = 120,
14/6 = 14 × 20/6 × 20 = 280/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
225/120 - 280/120 = 225 - 280/120 = -55/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/24
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