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Subtract 35/80 from 24/14

1st number: 1 10/14, 2nd number: 35/80

24/14 - 35/80 is 143/112.

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,
    24/14 = 24 × 40/14 × 40 = 960/560
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
    35/80 = 35 × 7/80 × 7 = 245/560
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    960/560 - 245/560 = 960 - 245/560 = 715/560
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 143/112
  6. In mixed form: 131/112

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