Subtract 98/80 from 14/3
1st number: 4 2/3, 2nd number: 1 18/80
14/3 - 98/80 is 413/120.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 80 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 80 = 240,
14/3 = 14 × 80/3 × 80 = 1120/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
98/80 = 98 × 3/80 × 3 = 294/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1120/240 - 294/240 = 1120 - 294/240 = 826/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 413/120
- In mixed form: 353/120
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