Answers

Subtract 70/14 from 18/10

1^st number: 1 8/10, 2^nd number: 5 0/14

18/10 - 70/14 is -16/5.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 10 and 14 is 70
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 7 = 70,
   18/10 = 18 × 7/10 × 7 = 126/70
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 5 = 70,
   70/14 = 70 × 5/14 × 5 = 350/70
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   126/70 - 350/70 = 126 - 350/70 = -224/70
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -16/5

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