Subtract 36/80 from 4/14
4/14 - 36/80 is -23/140.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 40 = 560,
4/14 = 4 × 40/14 × 40 = 160/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
36/80 = 36 × 7/80 × 7 = 252/560 - Subtract the two like fractions:
160/560 - 252/560 = 160 - 252/560 = -92/560 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -23/140
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