Subtract 3/14 from 10/8
1st number: 1 2/8, 2nd number: 3/14
10/8 - 3/14 is 29/28.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 14 is 56
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 7 = 56,
10/8 = 10 × 7/8 × 7 = 70/56 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 4 = 56,
3/14 = 3 × 4/14 × 4 = 12/56 - Subtract the two like fractions:
70/56 - 12/56 = 70 - 12/56 = 58/56 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 29/28
- In mixed form: 11/28
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