Answers

Subtract 70/40 from 80/14

1^st number: 5 10/14, 2^nd number: 1 30/40

80/14 - 70/40 is 111/28.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 14 and 40 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 20 = 280,
   80/14 = 80 × 20/14 × 20 = 1600/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
   70/40 = 70 × 7/40 × 7 = 490/280
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1600/280 - 490/280 = 1600 - 490/280 = 1110/280
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 111/28
6. In mixed form: 327/28

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