Answers

Subtract 60/14 from 15/80

1^st number: 15/80, 2^nd number: 4 4/14

15/80 - 60/14 is -459/112.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 80 and 14 is 560
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
   15/80 = 15 × 7/80 × 7 = 105/560
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 40 = 560,
   60/14 = 60 × 40/14 × 40 = 2400/560
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   105/560 - 2400/560 = 105 - 2400/560 = -2295/560
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -459/112

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