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Subtract 7/80 from 1/50

1/50 - 7/80 is -27/400.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 80 is 400

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 400
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 8 = 400,
    1/50 = 1 × 8/50 × 8 = 8/400
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 5 = 400,
    7/80 = 7 × 5/80 × 5 = 35/400
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    8/400 - 35/400 = 8 - 35/400 = -27/400

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