Subtract 14/80 from 10/25
10/25 - 14/80 is 9/40.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 80 is 400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 400 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 16 = 400,
10/25 = 10 × 16/25 × 16 = 160/400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 5 = 400,
14/80 = 14 × 5/80 × 5 = 70/400 - Subtract the two like fractions:
160/400 - 70/400 = 160 - 70/400 = 90/400 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 9/40
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