Subtract 45/14 from 5/10
1st number: 5/10, 2nd number: 3 3/14
510 - 4514 is -197.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 7 = 70,
510 = 5 × 710 × 7 = 3570 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 5 = 70,
4514 = 45 × 514 × 5 = 22570 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3570 - 22570 = 35 - 22570 = -19070 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -197
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