Subtract 9/80 from 14/20
14/20 - 9/80 is 47/80.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 80 is 80
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 4 = 80,
14/20 = 14 × 4/20 × 4 = 56/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
9/80 = 9 × 1/80 × 1 = 9/80 - Subtract the two like fractions:
56/80 - 9/80 = 56 - 9/80 = 47/80
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