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Subtract 5/80 from 1/7

1/7 - 5/80 is 9/112.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 7 and 80 is 560

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 80 = 560,
    1/7 = 1 × 80/7 × 80 = 80/560
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
    5/80 = 5 × 7/80 × 7 = 35/560
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    80/560 - 35/560 = 80 - 35/560 = 45/560
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 9/112

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