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Subtract 35/80 from 14/10

1st number: 1 4/10, 2nd number: 35/80

14/10 - 35/80 is 77/80.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 80 is 80

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 8 = 80,
    14/10 = 14 × 8/10 × 8 = 112/80
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
    35/80 = 35 × 1/80 × 1 = 35/80
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    112/80 - 35/80 = 112 - 35/80 = 77/80

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