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Subtract 3/80 from 36/14

1st number: 2 8/14, 2nd number: 3/80

36/14 - 3/80 is 1419/560.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 80 is 560

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 40 = 560,
    36/14 = 36 × 40/14 × 40 = 1440/560
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
    3/80 = 3 × 7/80 × 7 = 21/560
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1440/560 - 21/560 = 1440 - 21/560 = 1419/560
  5. In mixed form: 2299/560

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