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Subtract 1/80 from 18/14

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

18/14 - 1/80 is 713/560.

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,
    18/14 = 18 × 40/14 × 40 = 720/560
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
    1/80 = 1 × 7/80 × 7 = 7/560
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    720/560 - 7/560 = 720 - 7/560 = 713/560
  5. In mixed form: 1153/560

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