Subtract 7/80 from 42/3, Solve 14 0/3

Subtract 7/80 from 42/3

1^st number: 14 0/3, 2^nd number: 7/80

42/3 - 7/80 is 1113/80.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 80 is 240

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 80 = 240,
42/3 = 42 × 80/3 × 80 = 3360/240
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
7/80 = 7 × 3/80 × 3 = 21/240
Subtract the two like fractions:
3360/240 - 21/240 = 3360 - 21/240 = 3339/240
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1113/80
In mixed form: 1373/80

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