Subtract 10/14 from 70/5
1st number: 14 0/5, 2nd number: 10/14
70/5 - 10/14 is 93/7.
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,
70/5 = 70 × 14/5 × 14 = 980/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 5 = 70,
10/14 = 10 × 5/14 × 5 = 50/70 - Subtract the two like fractions:
980/70 - 50/70 = 980 - 50/70 = 930/70 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 93/7
- In mixed form: 132/7
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