Subtract 15/7 from 2/80, Solve 2/80

Subtract 15/7 from 2/80

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

2/80 - 15/7 is -593/280.

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

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
2/80 = 2 × 7/80 × 7 = 14/560
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 80 = 560,
15/7 = 15 × 80/7 × 80 = 1200/560
Subtract the two like fractions:
14/560 - 1200/560 = 14 - 1200/560 = -1186/560
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -593/280

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