Subtract 14/7 from 28/80
1st number: 28/80, 2nd number: 2 0/7
28/80 - 14/7 is -33/20.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
28/80 = 28 × 7/80 × 7 = 196/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 80 = 560,
14/7 = 14 × 80/7 × 80 = 1120/560 - Subtract the two like fractions:
196/560 - 1120/560 = 196 - 1120/560 = -924/560 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -33/20
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