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Subtract 14/25 from 12/80

12/80 - 14/25 is -41/100.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 80 and 25 is 400

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 400
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 5 = 400,
    12/80 = 12 × 5/80 × 5 = 60/400
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 16 = 400,
    14/25 = 14 × 16/25 × 16 = 224/400
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    60/400 - 224/400 = 60 - 224/400 = -164/400
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -41/100

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