Subtract 6/80 from 14/28
14/28 - 6/80 is 17/40.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 80 is 560
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 20 = 560,
14/28 = 14 × 20/28 × 20 = 280/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
6/80 = 6 × 7/80 × 7 = 42/560 - Subtract the two like fractions:
280/560 - 42/560 = 280 - 42/560 = 238/560 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/40
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