Subtract 10/25 from 80/14
1st number: 5 10/14, 2nd number: 10/25
80/14 - 10/25 is 186/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 25 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 25 = 350,
80/14 = 80 × 25/14 × 25 = 2000/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 14 = 350,
10/25 = 10 × 14/25 × 14 = 140/350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2000/350 - 140/350 = 2000 - 140/350 = 1860/350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 186/35
- In mixed form: 511/35
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