Subtract 10/5 from 3/14
1st number: 3/14, 2nd number: 2 0/5
3/14 - 10/5 is -25/14.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 5 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 5 = 70,
3/14 = 3 × 5/14 × 5 = 15/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 14 = 70,
10/5 = 10 × 14/5 × 14 = 140/70 - Subtract the two like fractions:
15/70 - 140/70 = 15 - 140/70 = -125/70 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -25/14
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