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Subtract 7/80 from 16/14

1st number: 1 2/14, 2nd number: 7/80

16/14 - 7/80 is 591/560.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 40 = 560,
    16/14 = 16 × 40/14 × 40 = 640/560
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
    7/80 = 7 × 7/80 × 7 = 49/560
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    640/560 - 49/560 = 640 - 49/560 = 591/560
  5. In mixed form: 131/560

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