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Subtract 14/80 from 40/28

1st number: 1 12/28, 2nd number: 14/80

40/28 - 14/80 is 351/280.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 80 is 560

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 20 = 560,
    40/28 = 40 × 20/28 × 20 = 800/560
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
    14/80 = 14 × 7/80 × 7 = 98/560
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    800/560 - 98/560 = 800 - 98/560 = 702/560
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 351/280
  6. In mixed form: 171/280

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