Subtract 3/14 from 4/80
4/80 - 3/14 is -23/140.
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,
4/80 = 4 × 7/80 × 7 = 28/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 40 = 560,
3/14 = 3 × 40/14 × 40 = 120/560 - Subtract the two like fractions:
28/560 - 120/560 = 28 - 120/560 = -92/560 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -23/140
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