Subtract 14/80 from 64/14
1st number: 4 8/14, 2nd number: 14/80
64/14 - 14/80 is 1231/280.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 80 is 560
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 40 = 560,
64/14 = 64 × 40/14 × 40 = 2560/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
14/80 = 14 × 7/80 × 7 = 98/560 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2560/560 - 98/560 = 2560 - 98/560 = 2462/560 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1231/280
- In mixed form: 4111/280
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