Subtract 50/7 from 2/80
1st number: 2/80, 2nd number: 7 1/7
2/80 - 50/7 is -1993/280.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 7 is 560
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
2/80 = 2 × 7/80 × 7 = 14/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 80 = 560,
50/7 = 50 × 80/7 × 80 = 4000/560 - Subtract the two like fractions:
14/560 - 4000/560 = 14 - 4000/560 = -3986/560 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1993/280
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