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Subtract 3/10 from 14/4

1st number: 3 2/4, 2nd number: 3/10

14/4 - 3/10 is 16/5.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 10 is 20

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 20
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 5 = 20,
    14/4 = 14 × 5/4 × 5 = 70/20
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 2 = 20,
    3/10 = 3 × 2/10 × 2 = 6/20
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    70/20 - 6/20 = 70 - 6/20 = 64/20
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 16/5
  6. In mixed form: 31/5

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