Subtract 10/14 from 7/10
710 - 1014 is -170.
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,
710 = 7 × 710 × 7 = 4970 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 5 = 70,
1014 = 10 × 514 × 5 = 5070 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4970 - 5070 = 49 - 5070 = -170
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