Subtract 36/14 from 8/40
1st number: 8/40, 2nd number: 2 8/14
8/40 - 36/14 is -83/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 14 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
8/40 = 8 × 7/40 × 7 = 56/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 20 = 280,
36/14 = 36 × 20/14 × 20 = 720/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
56/280 - 720/280 = 56 - 720/280 = -664/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -83/35
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