Subtract 14/5 from 8/2
1st number: 4 0/2, 2nd number: 2 4/5
8/2 - 14/5 is 6/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 5 is 10
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 10 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 5 = 10,
8/2 = 8 × 5/2 × 5 = 40/10 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 2 = 10,
14/5 = 14 × 2/5 × 2 = 28/10 - Subtract the two like fractions:
40/10 - 28/10 = 40 - 28/10 = 12/10 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 6/5
- In mixed form: 11/5
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