Subtract 2/14 from 30/80
30/80 - 2/14 is 13/56.
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,
30/80 = 30 × 7/80 × 7 = 210/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 40 = 560,
2/14 = 2 × 40/14 × 40 = 80/560 - Subtract the two like fractions:
210/560 - 80/560 = 210 - 80/560 = 130/560 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 13/56
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