Subtract 2/80 from 15/8
1st number: 1 7/8, 2nd number: 2/80
15/8 - 2/80 is 37/20.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 80 is 80
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 10 = 80,
15/8 = 15 × 10/8 × 10 = 150/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
2/80 = 2 × 1/80 × 1 = 2/80 - Subtract the two like fractions:
150/80 - 2/80 = 150 - 2/80 = 148/80 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 37/20
- In mixed form: 117/20
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