Subtract 14/80 from 3/35
3/35 - 14/80 is -5/56.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 80 is 560
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 16 = 560,
3/35 = 3 × 16/35 × 16 = 48/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
14/80 = 14 × 7/80 × 7 = 98/560 - Subtract the two like fractions:
48/560 - 98/560 = 48 - 98/560 = -50/560 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/56
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