Subtract 40/10 from 80/14
1st number: 5 10/14, 2nd number: 4 0/10
80/14 - 40/10 is 12/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 10 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 5 = 70,
80/14 = 80 × 5/14 × 5 = 400/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 7 = 70,
40/10 = 40 × 7/10 × 7 = 280/70 - Subtract the two like fractions:
400/70 - 280/70 = 400 - 280/70 = 120/70 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 12/7
- In mixed form: 15/7
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