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Subtract 7/50 from 1/80

1/80 - 7/50 is -51/400.

Steps for subtracting fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 400
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 5 = 400,
    1/80 = 1 × 5/80 × 5 = 5/400
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 8 = 400,
    7/50 = 7 × 8/50 × 8 = 56/400
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    5/400 - 56/400 = 5 - 56/400 = -51/400

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