Subtract 56/80 from 2/7
2/7 - 56/80 is -29/70.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 80 is 560
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 80 = 560,
2/7 = 2 × 80/7 × 80 = 160/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
56/80 = 56 × 7/80 × 7 = 392/560 - Subtract the two like fractions:
160/560 - 392/560 = 160 - 392/560 = -232/560 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -29/70
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