Subtract 6/80 from 3/56
3/56 - 6/80 is -3/140.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 80 is 560
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 10 = 560,
3/56 = 3 × 10/56 × 10 = 30/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
6/80 = 6 × 7/80 × 7 = 42/560 - Subtract the two like fractions:
30/560 - 42/560 = 30 - 42/560 = -12/560 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -3/140
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