Subtract 50/80 from 15/2
1st number: 7 1/2, 2nd number: 50/80
15/2 - 50/80 is 55/8.
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,
15/2 = 15 × 40/2 × 40 = 600/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
50/80 = 50 × 1/80 × 1 = 50/80 - Subtract the two like fractions:
600/80 - 50/80 = 600 - 50/80 = 550/80 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 55/8
- In mixed form: 67/8
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