Subtract 3/80 from 14/7, Solve 2 0/7

Subtract 3/80 from 14/7

1^st number: 2 0/7, 2^nd number: 3/80

14/7 - 3/80 is 157/80.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 80 = 560,
14/7 = 14 × 80/7 × 80 = 1120/560
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
3/80 = 3 × 7/80 × 7 = 21/560
Subtract the two like fractions:
1120/560 - 21/560 = 1120 - 21/560 = 1099/560
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 157/80
In mixed form: 177/80

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