Subtract 24/81 from 14/80
14/80 - 24/81 is -131/1080.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 81 is 6480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 6480 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 81 = 6480,
14/80 = 14 × 81/80 × 81 = 1134/6480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 80 = 6480,
24/81 = 24 × 80/81 × 80 = 1920/6480 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1134/6480 - 1920/6480 = 1134 - 1920/6480 = -786/6480 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -131/1080
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