Subtract 14/80 from 15/2, Solve 7 1/2

Subtract 14/80 from 15/2

1^st number: 7 1/2, 2^nd number: 14/80

15/2 - 14/80 is 293/40.

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,
15/2 = 15 × 40/2 × 40 = 600/80
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
14/80 = 14 × 1/80 × 1 = 14/80
Subtract the two like fractions:
600/80 - 14/80 = 600 - 14/80 = 586/80
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 293/40
In mixed form: 713/40

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