Subtract 14/49 from 14/80
14/80 - 14/49 is -31/280.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 49 is 3920
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3920 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 49 = 3920,
14/80 = 14 × 49/80 × 49 = 686/3920 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 80 = 3920,
14/49 = 14 × 80/49 × 80 = 1120/3920 - Subtract the two like fractions:
686/3920 - 1120/3920 = 686 - 1120/3920 = -434/3920 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -31/280
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