Subtract 84/80 from 10/4
1st number: 2 2/4, 2nd number: 1 4/80
10/4 - 84/80 is 29/20.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 80 is 80
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 20 = 80,
10/4 = 10 × 20/4 × 20 = 200/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
84/80 = 84 × 1/80 × 1 = 84/80 - Subtract the two like fractions:
200/80 - 84/80 = 200 - 84/80 = 116/80 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 29/20
- In mixed form: 19/20
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