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Subtract 5/14 from 3/80

3/80 - 5/14 is -179/560.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
    3/80 = 3 × 7/80 × 7 = 21/560
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 40 = 560,
    5/14 = 5 × 40/14 × 40 = 200/560
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    21/560 - 200/560 = 21 - 200/560 = -179/560

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