Subtract 80/14 from 70/10
1st number: 7 0/10, 2nd number: 5 10/14
70/10 - 80/14 is 9/7.
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,
70/10 = 70 × 7/10 × 7 = 490/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 5 = 70,
80/14 = 80 × 5/14 × 5 = 400/70 - Subtract the two like fractions:
490/70 - 400/70 = 490 - 400/70 = 90/70 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 9/7
- In mixed form: 12/7
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