(5)/(14)-(5)/(7) - subtract fractions

Solution for the given fractions

• 5/14 - 5/7 = ?
• The common denominator of the two fractions is: 14
• 5/14 = (1*5)/(1*14) = 5/14
• 5/7 = (2*5)/(2*7) = 10/14
• Fractions adjusted to a common denominator
• 5/14 - 5/7 = 5/14 - 10/14
• (5-10)/14 = -5/14

Solution for the given fractions

$ \frac{5}{14 }-\frac{ 5}{7 }=? $

The common denominator of the two fractions is: 14

$ \frac{5}{14 }= \frac{(1*5)}{(1*14)} =\frac{ 5}{14} $

$ \frac{5}{7 }= \frac{(2*5)}{(2*7)} =\frac{ 10}{14} $

Fractions adjusted to a common denominator

$ \frac{5}{14 }-\frac{ 5}{7 }=\frac{ 5}{14 }-\frac{ 10}{14} $

$ \frac{(5-10)}{14 }= -\frac{5}{14} $

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