Subtract 3/14 from 10/15, Solve 10/15

Subtract 3/14 from 10/15

10/15 - 3/14 is 19/42.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 14 is 210

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 14 = 210,
10/15 = 10 × 14/15 × 14 = 140/210
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 15 = 210,
3/14 = 3 × 15/14 × 15 = 45/210
Subtract the two like fractions:
140/210 - 45/210 = 140 - 45/210 = 95/210
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/42

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