Subtract 27/14 from 4/10
1st number: 4/10, 2nd number: 1 13/14
410 - 2714 is -10770.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 14 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 7 = 70,
410 = 4 × 710 × 7 = 2870 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 5 = 70,
2714 = 27 × 514 × 5 = 13570 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2870 - 13570 = 28 - 13570 = -10770
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