Subtract 14/80 from 84/60
1st number: 1 24/60, 2nd number: 14/80
84/60 - 14/80 is 49/40.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 80 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
84/60 = 84 × 4/60 × 4 = 336/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
14/80 = 14 × 3/80 × 3 = 42/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
336/240 - 42/240 = 336 - 42/240 = 294/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 49/40
- In mixed form: 19/40
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