Subtract 8/14 from 8/80
8/80 - 8/14 is -33/70.
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,
8/80 = 8 × 7/80 × 7 = 56/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 40 = 560,
8/14 = 8 × 40/14 × 40 = 320/560 - Subtract the two like fractions:
56/560 - 320/560 = 56 - 320/560 = -264/560 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -33/70
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