Subtract 10/14 from 10/5, Solve 2 0/5

Subtract 10/14 from 10/5

1^st number: 2 0/5, 2^nd number: 10/14

10/5 - 10/14 is 9/7.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 14 is 70

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 14 = 70,
10/5 = 10 × 14/5 × 14 = 140/70
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 5 = 70,
10/14 = 10 × 5/14 × 5 = 50/70
Subtract the two like fractions:
140/70 - 50/70 = 140 - 50/70 = 90/70
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 9/7
In mixed form: 12/7

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