Subtract 80/60 from 14/18
1st number: 14/18, 2nd number: 1 20/60
14/18 - 80/60 is -5/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 60 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 10 = 180,
14/18 = 14 × 10/18 × 10 = 140/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
80/60 = 80 × 3/60 × 3 = 240/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
140/180 - 240/180 = 140 - 240/180 = -100/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/9
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