Subtract 56/80 from 14/4
1st number: 3 2/4, 2nd number: 56/80
14/4 - 56/80 is 14/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 80 is 80
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 20 = 80,
14/4 = 14 × 20/4 × 20 = 280/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
56/80 = 56 × 1/80 × 1 = 56/80 - Subtract the two like fractions:
280/80 - 56/80 = 280 - 56/80 = 224/80 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 14/5
- In mixed form: 24/5
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