Question

What is 14/10 - 1 pleas help

Answer 1

 It is 0.4. 14/10 is 1.4 then -1 = 0.4

Answer 2

Rewrite the problem:

$\frac{14}{10} -1$

Find the least common multiple:

$\frac{7}{5} -1$

Convert to fraction:

$- \frac{1}{1} + \frac{7}{5}$

Find the LCD:

$- \frac{5}{5} + \frac{7}{5}$

The denominators are equal so combine the fractions:

$\frac{-5+7}{5}$

Add the numbers:

$\frac{2}{5}$ or 0.4