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Subtract 15/14 from 2/80

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

2/80 - 15/14 is -293/280.

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,
    2/80 = 2 × 7/80 × 7 = 14/560
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 40 = 560,
    15/14 = 15 × 40/14 × 40 = 600/560
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    14/560 - 600/560 = 14 - 600/560 = -586/560
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -293/280

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