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Subtract 16/7 from 2/80

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

2/80 - 16/7 is -633/280.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 80 and 7 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 7 × 80 = 560,
    16/7 = 16 × 80/7 × 80 = 1280/560
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    14/560 - 1280/560 = 14 - 1280/560 = -1266/560
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -633/280

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