Subtract 14/80 from 4/35
4/35 - 14/80 is -17/280.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 80 is 560
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 16 = 560,
4/35 = 4 × 16/35 × 16 = 64/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
14/80 = 14 × 7/80 × 7 = 98/560 - Subtract the two like fractions:
64/560 - 98/560 = 64 - 98/560 = -34/560 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -17/280
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