Subtract 56/80 from 3/14
3/14 - 56/80 is -17/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 40 = 560,
3/14 = 3 × 40/14 × 40 = 120/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
56/80 = 56 × 7/80 × 7 = 392/560 - Subtract the two like fractions:
120/560 - 392/560 = 120 - 392/560 = -272/560 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -17/35
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