Answers

Subtract 49/20 from 2/80

1^st number: 2/80, 2^nd number: 2 9/20

2/80 - 49/20 is -97/40.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 80 and 20 is 80
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
   2/80 = 2 × 1/80 × 1 = 2/80
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 4 = 80,
   49/20 = 49 × 4/20 × 4 = 196/80
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2/80 - 196/80 = 2 - 196/80 = -194/80
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -97/40

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