Subtract 1/14 from 63/80
63/80 - 1/14 is 401/560.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 14 is 560
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
63/80 = 63 × 7/80 × 7 = 441/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 40 = 560,
1/14 = 1 × 40/14 × 40 = 40/560 - Subtract the two like fractions:
441/560 - 40/560 = 441 - 40/560 = 401/560
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