Subtract 70/14 from 7/5
1st number: 1 2/5, 2nd number: 5 0/14
7/5 - 70/14 is -18/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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,
7/5 = 7 × 14/5 × 14 = 98/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 5 = 70,
70/14 = 70 × 5/14 × 5 = 350/70 - Subtract the two like fractions:
98/70 - 350/70 = 98 - 350/70 = -252/70 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -18/5
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