Subtract 49/80 from 14/24
14/24 - 49/80 is -7/240.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 80 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 10 = 240,
14/24 = 14 × 10/24 × 10 = 140/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
49/80 = 49 × 3/80 × 3 = 147/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
140/240 - 147/240 = 140 - 147/240 = -7/240
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