Subtract 80/14 from 10/21
1st number: 10/21, 2nd number: 5 10/14
1021 - 8014 is -11021.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 14 is 42
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 2 = 42,
1021 = 10 × 221 × 2 = 2042 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 3 = 42,
8014 = 80 × 314 × 3 = 24042 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2042 - 24042 = 20 - 24042 = -22042 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11021
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