Subtract 84/28 from 7/10
1st number: 7/10, 2nd number: 3 0/28
7/10 - 84/28 is -23/10.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 28 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 14 = 140,
7/10 = 7 × 14/10 × 14 = 98/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
84/28 = 84 × 5/28 × 5 = 420/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
98/140 - 420/140 = 98 - 420/140 = -322/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -23/10
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