Subtract 10/14 from 98/10
1st number: 9 8/10, 2nd number: 10/14
98/10 - 10/14 is 318/35.
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,
98/10 = 98 × 7/10 × 7 = 686/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 5 = 70,
10/14 = 10 × 5/14 × 5 = 50/70 - Subtract the two like fractions:
686/70 - 50/70 = 686 - 50/70 = 636/70 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 318/35
- In mixed form: 93/35
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