Subtract 14/35 from 12/80
12/80 - 14/35 is -1/4.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 35 is 560
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
12/80 = 12 × 7/80 × 7 = 84/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 16 = 560,
14/35 = 14 × 16/35 × 16 = 224/560 - Subtract the two like fractions:
84/560 - 224/560 = 84 - 224/560 = -140/560 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/4
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