Subtract 14/4 from 80/10
1st number: 8 0/10, 2nd number: 3 2/4
80/10 - 14/4 is 9/2.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 4 is 20
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 20 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 2 = 20,
80/10 = 80 × 2/10 × 2 = 160/20 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 5 = 20,
14/4 = 14 × 5/4 × 5 = 70/20 - Subtract the two like fractions:
160/20 - 70/20 = 160 - 70/20 = 90/20 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 9/2
- In mixed form: 41/2
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