Subtract 14/80 from 70/49
1st number: 1 21/49, 2nd number: 14/80
70/49 - 14/80 is 351/280.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 80 is 3920
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3920 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 80 = 3920,
70/49 = 70 × 80/49 × 80 = 5600/3920 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 49 = 3920,
14/80 = 14 × 49/80 × 49 = 686/3920 - Subtract the two like fractions:
5600/3920 - 686/3920 = 5600 - 686/3920 = 4914/3920 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 351/280
- In mixed form: 171/280
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