Subtract 5/14 from 3/80
3/80 - 5/14 is -179/560.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 14 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 14 × 40 = 560,
5/14 = 5 × 40/14 × 40 = 200/560 - Subtract the two like fractions:
21/560 - 200/560 = 21 - 200/560 = -179/560
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