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Subtract 1/80 from 1/14

1/14 - 1/80 is 33/560.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 80 is 560

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 40 = 560,
    1/14 = 1 × 40/14 × 40 = 40/560
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
    1/80 = 1 × 7/80 × 7 = 7/560
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    40/560 - 7/560 = 40 - 7/560 = 33/560

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