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Subtract 10/70 from 14/80

14/80 - 10/70 is 9/280.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 80 and 70 is 560

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
    14/80 = 14 × 7/80 × 7 = 98/560
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 8 = 560,
    10/70 = 10 × 8/70 × 8 = 80/560
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    98/560 - 80/560 = 98 - 80/560 = 18/560
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 9/280

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