Subtract 14/7 from 3/80
1st number: 3/80, 2nd number: 2 0/7
3/80 - 14/7 is -157/80.
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,
3/80 = 3 × 7/80 × 7 = 21/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 80 = 560,
14/7 = 14 × 80/7 × 80 = 1120/560 - Subtract the two like fractions:
21/560 - 1120/560 = 21 - 1120/560 = -1099/560 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -157/80
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