Subtract 14/80 from 50/7
1st number: 7 1/7, 2nd number: 14/80
50/7 - 14/80 is 1951/280.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 80 is 560
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 80 = 560,
50/7 = 50 × 80/7 × 80 = 4000/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
14/80 = 14 × 7/80 × 7 = 98/560 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4000/560 - 98/560 = 4000 - 98/560 = 3902/560 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1951/280
- In mixed form: 6271/280
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