Subtract 42/60 from 14/80
14/80 - 42/60 is -21/40.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 60 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
14/80 = 14 × 3/80 × 3 = 42/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
42/60 = 42 × 4/60 × 4 = 168/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
42/240 - 168/240 = 42 - 168/240 = -126/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -21/40
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