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Subtract 80/98 from 70/80

70/80 - 80/98 is 23/392.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 80 and 98 is 3920

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3920
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 49 = 3920,
    70/80 = 70 × 49/80 × 49 = 3430/3920
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 40 = 3920,
    80/98 = 80 × 40/98 × 40 = 3200/3920
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    3430/3920 - 3200/3920 = 3430 - 3200/3920 = 230/3920
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 23/392

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