Subtract 14/80 from 98/60
1st number: 1 38/60, 2nd number: 14/80
98/60 - 14/80 is 35/24.
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,
98/60 = 98 × 4/60 × 4 = 392/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
14/80 = 14 × 3/80 × 3 = 42/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
392/240 - 42/240 = 392 - 42/240 = 350/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 35/24
- In mixed form: 111/24
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