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Subtract 84/80 from 14/48

1st number: 14/48, 2nd number: 1 4/80

14/48 - 84/80 is -91/120.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 48 and 80 is 240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
    14/48 = 14 × 5/48 × 5 = 70/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
    84/80 = 84 × 3/80 × 3 = 252/240
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    70/240 - 252/240 = 70 - 252/240 = -182/240
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -91/120

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