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Subtract 8/14 from 42/5

1st number: 8 2/5, 2nd number: 8/14

42/5 - 8/14 is 274/35.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 14 is 70

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 14 = 70,
    42/5 = 42 × 14/5 × 14 = 588/70
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 5 = 70,
    8/14 = 8 × 5/14 × 5 = 40/70
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    588/70 - 40/70 = 588 - 40/70 = 548/70
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 274/35
  6. In mixed form: 729/35

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