Subtract 50/80 from 15/7
1st number: 2 1/7, 2nd number: 50/80
15/7 - 50/80 is 85/56.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 80 is 560
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 80 = 560,
15/7 = 15 × 80/7 × 80 = 1200/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
50/80 = 50 × 7/80 × 7 = 350/560 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1200/560 - 350/560 = 1200 - 350/560 = 850/560 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 85/56
- In mixed form: 129/56
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