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Subtract 14/10 from 2/8

1st number: 2/8, 2nd number: 1 4/10

2/8 - 14/10 is -23/20.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 10 is 40

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 5 = 40,
    2/8 = 2 × 5/8 × 5 = 10/40
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 4 = 40,
    14/10 = 14 × 4/10 × 4 = 56/40
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    10/40 - 56/40 = 10 - 56/40 = -46/40
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -23/20

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