Subtract 7/10 from 10/14
1014 - 710 is 170.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 10 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 5 = 70,
1014 = 10 × 514 × 5 = 5070 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 7 = 70,
710 = 7 × 710 × 7 = 4970 - Subtract the two like fractions:
5070 - 4970 = 50 - 4970 = 170
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