Subtract 8/80 from 14/2, Solve 7 0/2

Subtract 8/80 from 14/2

1^st number: 7 0/2, 2^nd number: 8/80

14/2 - 8/80 is 69/10.

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,
14/2 = 14 × 40/2 × 40 = 560/80
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
8/80 = 8 × 1/80 × 1 = 8/80
Subtract the two like fractions:
560/80 - 8/80 = 560 - 8/80 = 552/80
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 69/10
In mixed form: 69/10

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