Subtract 15/7 from 5/80
1st number: 5/80, 2nd number: 2 1/7
5/80 - 15/7 is -233/112.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 7 is 560
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
5/80 = 5 × 7/80 × 7 = 35/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 80 = 560,
15/7 = 15 × 80/7 × 80 = 1200/560 - Subtract the two like fractions:
35/560 - 1200/560 = 35 - 1200/560 = -1165/560 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -233/112
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