Answers

Subtract 80/10 from 30/14

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

30/14 - 80/10 is -41/7.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 14 and 10 is 70
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 5 = 70,
   30/14 = 30 × 5/14 × 5 = 150/70
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 7 = 70,
   80/10 = 80 × 7/10 × 7 = 560/70
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   150/70 - 560/70 = 150 - 560/70 = -410/70
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -41/7

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