Subtract 50/80 from 14/4
1st number: 3 2/4, 2nd number: 50/80
14/4 - 50/80 is 23/8.
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,
14/4 = 14 × 20/4 × 20 = 280/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
50/80 = 50 × 1/80 × 1 = 50/80 - Subtract the two like fractions:
280/80 - 50/80 = 280 - 50/80 = 230/80 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 23/8
- In mixed form: 27/8
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