Subtract 28/40 from 9/14
9/14 - 28/40 is -2/35.
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,
9/14 = 9 × 20/14 × 20 = 180/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
28/40 = 28 × 7/40 × 7 = 196/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
180/280 - 196/280 = 180 - 196/280 = -16/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -2/35
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