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Subtract 6/14 from 10/5

1st number: 2 0/5, 2nd number: 6/14

10/5 - 6/14 is 11/7.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 14 = 70,
    10/5 = 10 × 14/5 × 14 = 140/70
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 5 = 70,
    6/14 = 6 × 5/14 × 5 = 30/70
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    140/70 - 30/70 = 140 - 30/70 = 110/70
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/7
  6. In mixed form: 14/7

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