Subtract 60/80 from 7/14
7/14 - 60/80 is -1/4.
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,
7/14 = 7 × 40/14 × 40 = 280/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
60/80 = 60 × 7/80 × 7 = 420/560 - Subtract the two like fractions:
280/560 - 420/560 = 280 - 420/560 = -140/560 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/4
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 7/28-60/80 21/14-60/80 7/42-60/80 35/14-60/80 7/70-60/80 49/14-60/80 7/98-60/80