Subtract 3/14 from 10/4
1st number: 2 2/4, 2nd number: 3/14
10/4 - 3/14 is 16/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 14 is 28
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 28 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 7 = 28,
10/4 = 10 × 7/4 × 7 = 70/28 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 2 = 28,
3/14 = 3 × 2/14 × 2 = 6/28 - Subtract the two like fractions:
70/28 - 6/28 = 70 - 6/28 = 64/28 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 16/7
- In mixed form: 22/7
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