Subtract 14/50 from 15/80
15/80 - 14/50 is -37/400.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 50 is 400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 400 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 5 = 400,
15/80 = 15 × 5/80 × 5 = 75/400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 8 = 400,
14/50 = 14 × 8/50 × 8 = 112/400 - Subtract the two like fractions:
75/400 - 112/400 = 75 - 112/400 = -37/400
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