Subtract 6/40 from 80/14
1st number: 5 10/14, 2nd number: 6/40
80/14 - 6/40 is 779/140.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 40 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 20 = 280,
80/14 = 80 × 20/14 × 20 = 1600/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
6/40 = 6 × 7/40 × 7 = 42/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1600/280 - 42/280 = 1600 - 42/280 = 1558/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 779/140
- In mixed form: 579/140
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