Subtract 50/80 from 10/2
1st number: 5 0/2, 2nd number: 50/80
10/2 - 50/80 is 35/8.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 80 is 80
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 40 = 80,
10/2 = 10 × 40/2 × 40 = 400/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
50/80 = 50 × 1/80 × 1 = 50/80 - Subtract the two like fractions:
400/80 - 50/80 = 400 - 50/80 = 350/80 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 35/8
- In mixed form: 43/8
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