Subtract 12/80 from 15/14
1st number: 1 1/14, 2nd number: 12/80
15/14 - 12/80 is 129/140.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 80 is 560
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 40 = 560,
15/14 = 15 × 40/14 × 40 = 600/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
12/80 = 12 × 7/80 × 7 = 84/560 - Subtract the two like fractions:
600/560 - 84/560 = 600 - 84/560 = 516/560 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 129/140
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