Subtract 14/80 from 28/8
1st number: 3 4/8, 2nd number: 14/80
28/8 - 14/80 is 133/40.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 80 is 80
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 10 = 80,
28/8 = 28 × 10/8 × 10 = 280/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
14/80 = 14 × 1/80 × 1 = 14/80 - Subtract the two like fractions:
280/80 - 14/80 = 280 - 14/80 = 266/80 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 133/40
- In mixed form: 313/40
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