Subtract 28/80 from 14/64
14/64 - 28/80 is -21/160.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 80 is 320
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 320 - For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
14/64 = 14 × 5/64 × 5 = 70/320 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 4 = 320,
28/80 = 28 × 4/80 × 4 = 112/320 - Subtract the two like fractions:
70/320 - 112/320 = 70 - 112/320 = -42/320 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -21/160
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