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Subtract 6/80 from 14/56

14/56 - 6/80 is 7/40.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 80 is 560
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 10 = 560,
   14/56 = 14 × 10/56 × 10 = 140/560
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
   6/80 = 6 × 7/80 × 7 = 42/560
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   140/560 - 42/560 = 140 - 42/560 = 98/560
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/40

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