Subtract 80/49 from 10/14
1st number: 10/14, 2nd number: 1 31/49
10/14 - 80/49 is -45/49.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 49 is 98
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 98 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 7 = 98,
10/14 = 10 × 7/14 × 7 = 70/98 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 2 = 98,
80/49 = 80 × 2/49 × 2 = 160/98 - Subtract the two like fractions:
70/98 - 160/98 = 70 - 160/98 = -90/98 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -45/49
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