Subtract 14/80 from 6/72
6/72 - 14/80 is -11/120.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 80 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 10 = 720,
6/72 = 6 × 10/72 × 10 = 60/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
14/80 = 14 × 9/80 × 9 = 126/720 - Subtract the two like fractions:
60/720 - 126/720 = 60 - 126/720 = -66/720 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/120
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