Subtract 14/40 from 3/80
3/80 - 14/40 is -5/16.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 40 is 80
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
3/80 = 3 × 1/80 × 1 = 3/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 2 = 80,
14/40 = 14 × 2/40 × 2 = 28/80 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3/80 - 28/80 = 3 - 28/80 = -25/80 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/16
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