Subtract 15/14 from 50/5, Solve 10 0/5

Subtract 15/14 from 50/5

1^st number: 10 0/5, 2^nd number: 1 1/14

50/5 - 15/14 is 125/14.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 14 = 70,
50/5 = 50 × 14/5 × 14 = 700/70
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 5 = 70,
15/14 = 15 × 5/14 × 5 = 75/70
Subtract the two like fractions:
700/70 - 75/70 = 700 - 75/70 = 625/70
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 125/14
In mixed form: 813/14

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