Subtract 5/14 from 80/8
1st number: 10 0/8, 2nd number: 5/14
80/8 - 5/14 is 135/14.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 14 is 56
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 7 = 56,
80/8 = 80 × 7/8 × 7 = 560/56 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 4 = 56,
5/14 = 5 × 4/14 × 4 = 20/56 - Subtract the two like fractions:
560/56 - 20/56 = 560 - 20/56 = 540/56 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 135/14
- In mixed form: 99/14
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