Subtract 9/14 from 75/10
1st number: 7 5/10, 2nd number: 9/14
75/10 - 9/14 is 48/7.
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,
75/10 = 75 × 7/10 × 7 = 525/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 5 = 70,
9/14 = 9 × 5/14 × 5 = 45/70 - Subtract the two like fractions:
525/70 - 45/70 = 525 - 45/70 = 480/70 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 48/7
- In mixed form: 66/7
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