Subtract 14/80 from 35/7, Solve 5 0/7

Subtract 14/80 from 35/7

1^st number: 5 0/7, 2^nd number: 14/80

35/7 - 14/80 is 193/40.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 80 is 560

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 80 = 560,
35/7 = 35 × 80/7 × 80 = 2800/560
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
14/80 = 14 × 7/80 × 7 = 98/560
Subtract the two like fractions:
2800/560 - 98/560 = 2800 - 98/560 = 2702/560
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 193/40
In mixed form: 433/40

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