Subtract 6/14 from 8/40
8/40 - 6/14 is -8/35.
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,
6/14 = 6 × 20/14 × 20 = 120/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
56/280 - 120/280 = 56 - 120/280 = -64/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -8/35
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