Subtract 80/70 from 12/14
1st number: 12/14, 2nd number: 1 10/70
12/14 - 80/70 is -2/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 70 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 5 = 70,
12/14 = 12 × 5/14 × 5 = 60/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 1 = 70,
80/70 = 80 × 1/70 × 1 = 80/70 - Subtract the two like fractions:
60/70 - 80/70 = 60 - 80/70 = -20/70 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -2/7
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