Subtract 14/56 from 3/80
3/80 - 14/56 is -17/80.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 56 is 560
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
3/80 = 3 × 7/80 × 7 = 21/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 10 = 560,
14/56 = 14 × 10/56 × 10 = 140/560 - Subtract the two like fractions:
21/560 - 140/560 = 21 - 140/560 = -119/560 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -17/80
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